Kindergarten vaccine exemptions jump to another record high
Vaccine exemptions for kindergarteners in the US have hit a new record high, raising concerns about public health.
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The CDC has reported that vaccine exemptions for kindergarteners have reached an all-time high. The increase is attributed to exemptions for personal or religious reasons. The CDC has also noted that MMR vaccine coverage among kindergarteners remains below the ideal rate to prevent outbreaks.
Bloomberg, ABC News, NBC News, The Hill and The Washington Post all confirm the record high. The CDC has not yet specified the exact number of exemptions or the states most affected. The Washington Post and NBC News both note that the rate of exemptions has been increasing for several years.
The CDC has not yet commented on whether this trend will continue or if new policies will be implemented to address it.
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Coverage (9)
- Record share of kindergartners missed required vaccines last year as Trump executive order takes aim at state mandates CNN · 1h ago
- More U.S. Parents Opting Children Out of Vaccine Requirements, C.D.C. Reports The New York Times · 1h ago
- Kindergarten vaccine exemptions rose in 2025-2026: CDC Axios · 2h ago
- Kindergarten vaccine exemptions hit all time high The Hill · 2h ago
- US Kindergarten Vaccine Rates Drop Again for 2025-26 School Year Bloomberg.com · 4h ago
- Vaccine exemption rate for kindergarteners reaches record high: CDC abcnews.com · 4h ago
- Kindergarten MMR vaccine coverage still below ideal rate to prevent outbreaks: CDC The Hill · 4h ago
- CDC finds childhood vaccine exemptions for personal or religious reasons hit new record NBC News · 4h ago
- Kindergarten vaccine exemptions jump to another record high The Washington Post · 4h ago
Quick answers
What is the current rate of vaccine exemptions for kindergarteners?
The CDC has not yet specified the exact rate of exemptions.
Which states have the highest rates of vaccine exemptions?
The CDC has not yet specified which states are most affected.
What is the ideal rate of MMR vaccine coverage to prevent outbreaks?
The CDC has not yet specified the ideal rate of MMR vaccine coverage.
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