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New Jersey’s Vaccination Drop | Jersey News
New Jersey’s childhood vaccination rates are hitting a worrying low, with just over 91% of kids in preschool through sixth grade fully immunized — down from 95% just a few years ago. The drop is especially alarming in Ocean County, where only 79% of preschoolers are vaccinated, and religious exemptions have doubled to 5%, fueling concern among health experts about potential outbreaks. Despite efforts to eliminate these exemptions and ongoing tracking through schools and clinics, the state’s coverage continues to slip, signaling an urgent need to protect children’s health. Listen in…
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