Wisconsin Kids Falling Behind on Vaccines | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

Wisconsin’s kindergartners are falling behind nationally in vaccine coverage, with only 85% up to date — especially for measles, mumps, and rubella — putting the state at risk as measles cases surge and exemption rates hit a ten-year high. Schools and communities face growing vulnerability as personal belief exemptions soar, particularly among six-year-olds whose vaccination rates have dropped since 2019. With measles making a nationwide comeback and Wisconsin already grappling with an outbreak, experts warn this troubling trend demands urgent action to protect public health. Listen in…