Mississippi’s Vaccine Gap Warns of Risk | Jackson News

Eight Mississippi counties now fall below the 95% kindergarten vaccination threshold, jeopardizing herd immunity and risking outbreaks of measles, polio, and diphtheria. George County leads with just 91.8%, exposing vulnerable children—like infants or those undergoing chemo—to preventable diseases. Health officials urge parents to consult doctors, not social media, to protect themselves and their community. While statewide rates remain strong at 97.2% and no measles or whooping cough cases have been reported this year, officials warn that unvaccinated kids could be forced to stay home in an outbreak scenario. 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/b2a4b55faa7be274