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Kindergarten Vaccination Rates Plummet, Measles Cases Surge

8/5/2025

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In the 2024-25 school year, U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates took a troubling dip, with exemptions climbing to 4.1%. This decline has contributed to a staggering rise in measles cases, reaching 1,333, predominantly among unvaccinated children. Experts are sounding the alarm, urging parents to prioritize vaccinations to protect their kids and curb outbreaks linked to low immunization rates and increased travel.

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Story summary

In the 2024-25 school year, U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates took a troubling dip, with exemptions climbing to 4.1%. This decline has contributed to a staggering rise in measles cases, reaching 1,333, predominantly among unvaccinated children. Experts are sounding the alarm, urging parents to prioritize vaccinations to protect their kids and curb outbreaks linked to low immunization rates and increased travel.