Kindergarten vaccine exemptions increase in NH, across country
Vaccine exemptions for kindergartners are rising across the country, even as a former CDC advisor urges calm.
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Quick answers
What states are seeing an increase in kindergarten vaccine exemptions?
New Hampshire and North Carolina are explicitly mentioned. Colorado and Texas are experiencing declines in vaccination rates.
What is the protective threshold for measles vaccinations?
Colorado Politics coverage does not specify the exact percentage that constitutes the protective threshold.
What is the former CDC advisor's stance on declining vaccination rates?
The former CDC advisor, speaking to Fox News, advised that the decline in kindergarten vaccinations is nothing to worry about.
The brief
Vaccine exemptions for kindergartners are increasing in New Hampshire and across the country. Coverage from WMUR and Axios notes that North Carolina is among the states seeing a rise in exemptions. Colorado Politics and KERA News report that vaccination rates are falling in Colorado and Texas, with Colorado's measles vaccination rates below the protective threshold as schools reopen.
The trend is not uniform. A former CDC advisor, speaking to Fox News, downplayed concerns about the decline in kindergarten vaccinations. The advisor's comments contrast with the data presented by other outlets, which suggest a growing public health concern.
The situation is complicated by varying state policies and public sentiment. The former CDC advisor's reassuring stance may influence public opinion, even as vaccination rates decline in key states.
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Who reported it (5)
- Former CDC advisor says decline in kindergarten vaccinations nothing to worry about: 'Keep calm and carry on' Fox News · 21h ago
- Childhood vaccination rates are falling, especially in Texas. Here's what parents should know. KERA News · 21h ago
- Colorado schools reopen with measles vaccination rates below protective threshold Colorado Politics · 21h ago
- Vaccine exemptions are increasing among North Carolina's kindergartners Axios · 21h ago
- Kindergarten vaccine exemptions increase in NH, across country WMUR · 21h ago
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