Measles cases are up and childhood vaccinations are down
Briefly

from www.npr.org5 months ago
In 2000, measles was declared eradicated in the U.S., but by 2024, cases surged, particularly in Oregon, prompting concerns about declining vaccination rates among children.
www.npr.orghttps://www.npr.org/2024/09/02/1198913177/measles-cases-are-up-and-childhood-vaccinations-are-down
The CDC indicates that vaccination rates among kindergartners are falling, alongside a rise in parents seeking exemptions from school vaccine requirements, endangering child health.
www.npr.orghttps://www.npr.org/2024/09/02/1198913177/measles-cases-are-up-and-childhood-vaccinations-are-down
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