US kindergarten vaccination rates dip as exemptions hit record high
Summary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a small drop in kindergarten vaccination rates and a record increase in vaccine exemptions across the United States. Medical experts expressed concern that government actions and statements have caused confusion about vaccine safety, contributing to lower vaccination rates in some areas.Key Facts
- Kindergarten vaccination rates for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) dropped slightly from the previous year to 92.4%.
- Non-medical vaccine exemptions among kindergarteners rose by 17%, from 3.6% to 4.2%, the largest single-year increase ever recorded.
- About 280,000 kindergartners did not receive the MMR vaccine last school year.
- Vaccination rates vary widely by state, with some areas having much lower coverage, such as Cleveland, Ohio, and states like Idaho and Utah.
- The US is experiencing its worst year for measles since 1991, with hundreds of cases reported in some states.
- Experts say the administration’s statements and policies have confused the public about vaccine safety and benefits.
- Despite these issues, most American parents still vaccinate their children.
- Measles vaccination has saved millions of lives globally since 2000 according to the World Health Organization.
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