New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a decrease in vaccination rates for children entering kindergarten. This decline occurred during the 2025-2026 school year.
Vaccination exemptions have reached a record high, according to the data.
Further details on this trend are available from the source, providing more information on the vaccination rates and exemptions for U.S. children entering kindergarten.
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