Kindergarten Vaccination Rates Plummet | San Antonio News

Kindergarten vaccination rates are plummeting for the fourth straight year, with over 150,000 kids nationwide skipping shots—mostly for nonmedical reasons—and the trend spans 41 states plus D.C. Confusion from shifting federal guidelines and theories about spacing vaccines is fueling parental hesitation, leading to a dangerous drop in protection against measles, polio, and whooping cough. Measles vaccination rates have fallen from 95% to 92.4%, leaving more than 250,000 kindergartners vulnerable—and the U.S. is now facing its worst measles outbreak since 1991. States like Idaho have alarmingly high exemption rates, creating hotspots for outbreaks. Experts urge parents to act now, consult their doctors, and prioritize community health as schools reopen. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8bdad51103daf170