The rise in kindergarten vaccine exemptions indicates a growing trend of parents picking and choosing vaccinations, which could jeopardize herd immunity and increase the risk of outbreaks.
Tom Lacy pointed out that while many children are still vaccinated, maintaining herd immunity requires a 95% vaccination rate, which is increasingly at risk with rising exemptions.
Parents are generally supportive of vaccines, yet a notable decline in the perceived importance of vaccinations, particularly among certain political groups, highlights shifting public opinion.
Concerns about vaccine safety and administering multiple shots at a young age are leading some parents to delay vaccinations, potentially putting vulnerable populations at greater risk.
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