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- President Donald Trump signed an order limiting childhood shots to 11 immunizations and splitting MMR into three visits.
- The CDC reported kindergarten MMR coverage fell to 92.4% in 2025-2026, below the 95% target.
- Exemptions rose to 4.2% from 3.6%, increasing in 41 states and D.C., with 24 states above 5%.
- John Grabenstein warned the decline could double measles cases.
- Jen Kates said the gaps create pockets that fuel outbreaks.
