Immunization rates against polio, whooping cough, and chickenpox fell significantly during the pandemic, with only 93 percent of kindergartners vaccinated for measles last year, down from 95 percent.
The declines in vaccination rates have varied greatly by state and district, with some experiencing steep drops, raising concerns about the potential for outbreaks of preventable diseases.
The Trump administration's influence, especially through anti-vaccine sentiments promoted by figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., could worsen the trend of declining vaccination rates.
The ongoing drop in childhood vaccination rates represents a significant public health issue, compounded by misinformation and growing exemptions allowed in various states.
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