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Vaccine Exemptions Rise in Texas Schools | Texas News
Texas schools are facing a troubling vaccine trend: despite 92% of students being fully vaccinated, kindergarten and seventh-grade rates have dropped below pre-pandemic levels. A deadly measles outbreak last year and a new state law letting parents download exemption forms—still requiring notarization—have sparked debate. While measles rates ticked up slightly, overall vaccine exemptions have surged, with nearly 3% of K-12 students opting for conscientious exemptions. Health officials warn this erosion of trust could endanger public health, especially as polio exemption rates have doubled…
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