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Oregon's Vaccine Hesitancy Hits Record High Among Kindergartners

5/20/2025

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Oregon is facing a troubling rise in vaccine hesitancy, with nearly 10% of kindergartners now opting out of required vaccinations, a record high. This has led to a decline in overall vaccination rates to 86%, sparking fears of potential outbreaks of preventable diseases as misinformation continues to spread, especially during the pandemic.

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Oregon is facing a troubling rise in vaccine hesitancy, with nearly 10% of kindergartners now opting out of required vaccinations, a record high. This has led to a decline in overall vaccination rates to 86%, sparking fears of potential outbreaks of preventable diseases as misinformation continues to spread, especially during the pandemic.