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An Idaho mother said her toddlers died after routine vaccinations. Prosecutors say she murdered them
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 7, 2026
· 4 min read
By Lauren Mascarenhas, Bill Kirkos, CNN
(CNN) — An Idaho mother who claimed her toddler twins died last year shortly after being vaccinated is now facing murder charges after prosecutors accused her of suffocating the children.
Andrea Shaw was charged with two counts of first-degree murder la...
Key takeaway Andrea Shaw was charged with two counts of first-degree murder last week for the May 2025 deaths of her 18-month twins in Payette, a town about 60 miles northwest of Boise.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The case of Andrea Shaw, an Idaho mother charged with murdering her toddler twins, has implications for El Paso 's own public health discussions. As a community that values the importance of childhood vaccinations, El Pasoans should be aware of the potential consequences of misinformation about vaccine safety. While Shaw's attorney claims the twins' deaths were related to the vaccine, medical authorities have consistently stated that routine childhood vaccines are safe and effective. The fact that anti-vaccination groups have seized on this story to challenge the acceptance of routine childhood vaccines is concerning, as it may lead to decreased vaccination rates and increased risk of preventable diseases in El Paso and beyond. El Paso's public health officials should be prepared to address any potential fallout from this case and reassure the community about the safety and importance of vaccinations.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? By Lauren Mascarenhas, Bill Kirkos, CNN
(CNN) — An Idaho mother who claimed her toddler twins died last year shortly after being vaccinated is now facing murder charges after prosecutors accused her of suffocating the children.
Andrea Shaw was charged with two counts of first-degree murder la...
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