Vaccination Rates Slide Amid Rising Measles | Jackson News

Kindergarten vaccination rates in the U.S. hit another low, continuing a worrying decline since the pandemic began—with coverage for key shots like MMR and DTaP hovering just below the 95% threshold needed to stop outbreaks. More than half the states saw drops in critical vaccine rates, as measles cases surge to their highest in over 35 years. Experts sound the alarm: falling immunization rates, rising exemptions—now at 4.2% nationally—are creating dangerous gaps where outbreaks can explode. The timing coincides with a new health secretary known for vaccine skepticism and recent executive moves to reduce or split vaccines, adding fuel to the fire. While some states like Mississippi hold strong, others like California, Idaho, and Wisconsin lag dangerously behind, leaving communities vulnerable and outbreaks spreading unchecked. 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/0499e31d6ce46c77