Harry Tembenis holds a photo of Elias Tembenis, who he says died at age 7 from a seizure disorder he suffered as a result of a vaccination. Tembenis won his 2010 case, which said his son got the seizure disorder as a result of a DTAP vaccination he received at 4 months old.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies during a public hearing on vaccine-related bills in Augusta on Monday.
Rep. Karen Vacion questions a person who attending a public hearing monday in Augusta to testify about vaccine related bills.
Jillian O'Connell of Dover Foxcroft, 9, whose father, says is neurologically impaired as a result of vaccinations as an infant, yawns during a hearing on vaccination-related bills in Augusta on Monday. Both of Jillian's parents, Chris and Jodi (center), were there to testify against the bills.
Linda F. Sanborn of Gorham speaks about LD 471, a bill she sponsored to improve child vaccination rates in Maine.
Dr. Donald Burgess of Kennebunk wears stickers showing his support for vaccines, during a hearing in Augusta regarding two vaccination-related bills Monday.
Dr. Lisa Ryan, president of the Maine Medical Association, speaks in support of the LD 471 vaccine bill during a public hearing in Augusta.
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