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Vietnam's Vaccine Mandate Abandoned Amid Parental Pushback

9/15/2025

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Vietnam's effort to mandate Covid vaccines for children faced parental opposition, resulting in no mandate.
In 2024, Vietnam achieved high vaccination rates for measles (98%) and polio (99%).
The U.S. government is reducing vaccination support, with Florida ending mandates.
Experts warn this shift could hinder global vaccination efforts and increase preventable disease outbreaks.
Unvaccinated individuals continue to pose risks to public health.

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Story summary

Vietnam's effort to mandate Covid vaccines for children faced parental opposition, resulting in no mandate.
In 2024, Vietnam achieved high vaccination rates for measles (98%) and polio (99%).
The U.S. government is reducing vaccination support, with Florida ending mandates.
Experts warn this shift could hinder global vaccination efforts and increase preventable disease outbreaks.
Unvaccinated individuals continue to pose risks to public health.