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Ohio Vaccination Rates Drop Amid Political Skepticism

9/10/2025

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Ohio promotes vaccines amid skepticism from some Republican leaders and Florida's anti-mandate stance.
Kindergarten vaccination rates in Ohio fell from 89.9% to 85.4% over five years.
A national poll reveals 79% of Americans favor school vaccination requirements across political lines.
Exemption rates are at record highs, leading to outbreaks like the recent measles case in Texas.
Governor Mike DeWine supports vaccines, while some representatives push anti-mandate legislation.

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Ohio promotes vaccines amid skepticism from some Republican leaders and Florida's anti-mandate stance.
Kindergarten vaccination rates in Ohio fell from 89.9% to 85.4% over five years.
A national poll reveals 79% of Americans favor school vaccination requirements across political lines.
Exemption rates are at record highs, leading to outbreaks like the recent measles case in Texas.
Governor Mike DeWine supports vaccines, while some representatives push anti-mandate legislation.