California has experienced a troubling trend in childhood vaccination rates, particularly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. While some areas, like Santa Cruz County, maintain rates near 91% for kindergarten vaccinations against measles, this is below the critical 95% threshold needed to prevent outbreaks. Overall, California reports 96.2% vaccination among kindergarteners for the 2023-2024 school year, a slight decrease from previous years but still above the national average of 92.7%. Local health officers emphasize outreach and support for schools with low immunization rates in an effort to improve public health.
"The recommended threshold for vaccination coverage to prevent a measles outbreak is 95%. Unfortunately, Californiaâs vaccination rates for kindergarteners have seen a slight decline."
"In Santa Cruz County, just over 91% of kindergarten students had received their recommended doses, highlighting a concerning trend as we aim for higher immunization rates."
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