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Kindergarten Vaccination Rates Plummet | Dover News
Kindergarten vaccination rates in the U.S. hit a new low, with 4.2% of kids opting for non-medical exemptions — nearly 155,000 children nationwide — marking the fourth straight year of record highs. Experts blame confusing and shifting messages from federal health officials, which have left parents uncertain. Measles, mumps, and rubella coverage dropped to 92.4%, down from 95% pre-pandemic, leaving more kids vulnerable as the U.S. faces its worst measles outbreak since 1991. The CDC’s minimal public update and lack of detailed reporting have only added to the confusion, while schools remain…
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