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Alabama Sees Sharp Decline in Child Vaccinations

1/24/2025

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Vaccination rates for young children in Alabama have sharply fallen since the COVID-19 pandemic, with polio vaccinations seeing the steepest decline. Only 65% of toddlers are fully vaccinated, sparking fears of preventable disease outbreaks. Meanwhile, in the UK, vaccine confidence among young adults has also dwindled, heightening the threat of diseases like measles.

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Vaccination rates for young children in Alabama have sharply fallen since the COVID-19 pandemic, with polio vaccinations seeing the steepest decline. Only 65% of toddlers are fully vaccinated, sparking fears of preventable disease outbreaks. Meanwhile, in the UK, vaccine confidence among young adults has also dwindled, heightening the threat of diseases like measles.