Kindergarten vaccine rates fall as exemptions rise in US

Vaccination rates for kindergartners in the United States saw a decline during the 2025-2026 school year, with a notable increase in vaccine exemptions across 41 states and the District of Columbia. This trend coincides with controversial vaccine policy changes initiated by the Trump administration and a significant surge in measles cases. Coverage for key vaccines like MMR and DTaP decreased in over half of the states, raising concerns about herd immunity and potentially eroding public trust in vaccination. AI

RANK_REASON Policy changes impacting public health and a rise in disease cases. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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