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Arizona’s Measles Vaccination Crisis | Mesa News
Arizona’s kindergarten measles vaccination rate lags dangerously behind the national average and herd immunity threshold, leaving kids vulnerable to outbreaks as cases surge — with over 200 reported in 2025 alone. While states like West Virginia and Connecticut block non-medical exemptions, Arizona allows them, contributing to rising gaps. Measles isn’t the only threat: whooping cough is also on the rise, including a fatal case last year. Efforts to boost access via the Vaccines for Children program are underway, but eliminating exemptions politically is tough. Meanwhile, a controversial…
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