Kindergarten vaccine exemptions hit record 4.2%, CDC says
Summary
The CDC reports that 4.2% of kindergarten children, about 155,000 kids, were exempt from vaccine requirements during the 2025-2026 school year. This is the highest rate of vaccine exemptions recorded so far.Key Facts
- Vaccine exemption rate among kindergarteners reached 4.2% in 2025-2026.
- Approximately 155,000 children nationwide were exempt from vaccines.
- The CDC tracks vaccine exemption data for school-aged children.
- This exemption rate is the highest ever recorded by the CDC.
- Vaccine exemptions mean children did not get required vaccines to attend school.
- Experts like Dr. Michael Bigham discuss the implications of this trend.
- Vaccinations are usually required to protect public health and prevent disease outbreaks.
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