Kindergarten MMR vaccine coverage still below ideal rate to prevent outbreaks: CDC
Summary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the number of kindergarten children vaccinated for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) in the U.S. is still below the level needed to stop large outbreaks. The data also show that more parents are choosing to exempt their children from this vaccine.Key Facts
- The CDC monitors MMR vaccination rates among kindergarteners across the U.S.
- Current vaccination coverage is below the target needed to prevent disease outbreaks.
- The ideal vaccination rate helps create herd immunity, protecting those who cannot be vaccinated.
- The number of vaccine exemptions has increased recently.
- Exemptions allow children to skip vaccinations for medical, religious, or personal reasons.
- Lower vaccination rates raise the risk of measles, mumps, or rubella outbreaks in schools.
- The CDC released these latest vaccination figures on a recent Monday.
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