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Measles Vaccination Rates Edge Up | Texas News
Texas sees a tiny but hopeful bump in measles vaccination rates for kindergarteners—up to 93.1%, still shy of the 95% needed for herd immunity. After last year’s outbreak that sickened over 700, the state is inching forward, but progress is slow. Meanwhile, more parents are opting out—conscientious exemptions jumped thanks to a new online filing law. County-level data reveals stark disparities: Blanco County lags at under 81%, while Caldwell County leads with nearly 98%. With exemptions rising and coverage still below pre-pandemic levels, experts warn there’s still a lot of work to protect…
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