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US Kindergarten Vaccination Rates Decline as Exemptions Reach Record High
Key Takeaways
- CDC data shows kindergarten vaccination rates fell again in 2025-2026, with MMR at 92.4% and DTaP at 92.0%.
- Nonmedical exemptions rose to 4%, up from 3.2% the previous year, while medical exemptions stayed at 0.2%.
- Only 10 states met the 95% MMR coverage threshold.
- The CDC published the data without a full report, drawing criticism from public health experts.
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DT Editorial Team··via arstechnica.com