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Florida Seeks to Ease School Vaccine Rules by Dropping Four Vaccines
health2 hours ago

Florida Seeks to Ease School Vaccine Rules by Dropping Four Vaccines

Florida health officials proposed removing four vaccines from school-entry requirements (hepatitis B, chickenpox, Hib, and pneumococcal) and expanding exemptions to include moral and ethical beliefs; the remaining vaccines would stay mandated by state law, and the rule—approved by Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo—would advance with a 21-day public input period before final approval. The change would be implemented administratively, and lawmakers would still need to act to alter vaccines mandated by statute, with critics warning it could raise the risk of preventable disease in schools.

via FOX 35 Orlando|
#exemptions#florida#health
Record-high vaccine exemptions trigger concern as kindergarten MMR rates dip
public-health3 days ago

Record-high vaccine exemptions trigger concern as kindergarten MMR rates dip

CDC data show kindergarten vaccination rates remain high overall, but non-medical exemptions rose to a record 4.2% and MMR coverage fell slightly to 92.4%, signaling pockets of under-vaccination amid a national debate fueled by political figures and misinformation; experts say confusion around vaccines undermines uptake even as most parents still vaccinate.

via The Guardian|
#exemptions#immunization#mmr
Portugal Enacts Public Face-Covering Ban With Exceptions
world4 days ago

Portugal Enacts Public Face-Covering Ban With Exceptions

Portugal approved a public-face-covering ban, often called the 'burqa law,' prohibiting coverings that hide a person's face in public with carve-outs for health, work, artistic or weather-related needs, and for locations such as places of worship, diplomatic missions, or aboard planes; fines range from €150 to €3,000 (~$175–$3,500). Supporters say the measure promotes social trust and security consistent with European human rights principles.

via Fox News|
#burqa-law#exemptions#face-coverings
Vaccine Uncertainty Grows in the U.S. as Measles Cases Rise
health4 days ago

Vaccine Uncertainty Grows in the U.S. as Measles Cases Rise

Even as measles outbreaks reach multi-decade highs, U.S. vaccination rates have edged down and nonmedical exemptions climbed, with a July KFF survey finding few people firmly believe common vaccine myths. Instead, most adults sit in a large uncertain middle—confused by conflicting messages and amplified by politics and social media—making them vulnerable to misinformation. Public health experts urge listening to concerns, providing clear, evidence-based information, and leveraging trusted healthcare providers to help hesitant individuals move toward vaccination. The framework for hesitancy includes five broad groups (Lost, Anxious, Naturalists, Distrusters, Shruggers) and underscores that hesitancy is complex, not simply opposition, which could hinder efforts to prevent outbreaks if immunization rates dip further.

via CNBC|
#exemptions#health#measles
Minor drop in kindergarten vaccination rates deemed not alarming by former CDC adviser
health6 days ago

Minor drop in kindergarten vaccination rates deemed not alarming by former CDC adviser

CDC data show a 0.1% year-over-year decline in kindergarten vaccination rates for the 2025–2026 school year, but former ACIP vice chair Dr. Robert Malone says the drop is not alarming given overall high compliance and the global context of measles outbreaks. He criticizes media framing of the data, emphasizes that vaccination remains the best protection against measles, and argues there is no need for panic.

via Yahoo|
#cdc#exemptions#health
No-Show at Pied-à-Terre Hearing Sparks NYC Council Outcry
local-government6 days ago

No-Show at Pied-à-Terre Hearing Sparks NYC Council Outcry

NYC Council members blasted Mayor Mamdani's administration at a City Hall hearing on the pied-à-terre tax after the administration skipped the session. The hearing highlighted a botched rollout: the city has sent notices to about 17,000 households, with exemptions applications swelling from 4,290 to 9,884, and mis-targeted properties rising to 2,318. Lawmakers demanded in-person explanations as lawsuits—led by Randy Mastro—mount against the surcharge on vacant luxury homes. The tax, meant to help close a $5.4 billion budget gap, has drawn criticism over transparency and homework, while Mamdani was reportedly vacationing upstate.

via The City Reporter|
#city-council#exemptions#housing
CDC data show record rise in vaccine exemptions among kindergartners as MMR coverage slips
health6 days ago

CDC data show record rise in vaccine exemptions among kindergartners as MMR coverage slips

CDC data for the 2025–2026 school year show kindergarten vaccination rates fell again while nonmedical exemptions rose to a record 4% nationwide; 42 of 46 states with data saw higher exemptions, and 23 states had 5% or more. The MMR vaccination rate dropped to 92.4%, leaving about 280,000 kindergartners unvaccinated, and measles cases in July surpassed 2025 totals for the worst year since 1991, underscoring gaps in herd immunity.

via WLWT|
#cdc#exemptions#health
Record vaccine exemptions surge among U.S. kindergartners as MMR coverage dips
health6 days ago

Record vaccine exemptions surge among U.S. kindergartners as MMR coverage dips

CDC data for the 2025–2026 school year show kindergartners’ vaccination rates declined again, with nonmedical exemptions reaching a nationwide 4% and 42 of 46 states reporting increases; MMR vaccination fell to 92.4% and about 280,000 kindergartners were not vaccinated, contributing to rising measles activity and underscoring concerns about herd immunity (95%).

via WGAL|
#cdc#exemptions#health
CDC data show record-high nonmedical vaccine exemptions for US kindergartners
health7 days ago

CDC data show record-high nonmedical vaccine exemptions for US kindergartners

CDC data for the 2025–2026 school year show vaccination rates for US kindergartners declined again and nonmedical exemptions rose to a record 4% nationwide. Exemption rates increased in 42 of 46 states with available data, and 23 states have exemptions at or above 5%. The MMR vaccination rate fell to 92.4%, leaving about 280,000 kindergartners unvaccinated for measles, mumps and rubella. Measles cases are at their highest level since 1991, underscoring concerns about herd immunity amid a new executive order on vaccination guidelines.

via WESH|
#cdc#exemptions#health
CDC: Kindergartners' vaccine exemptions hit a new high
health7 days ago

CDC: Kindergartners' vaccine exemptions hit a new high

CDC data for the 2025–2026 school year show kindergartners' vaccination rates declined again and nonmedical exemptions rose to a record 4% nationwide, with 42 of 46 states reporting higher exemptions and 23 states at or above 5%. The MMR rate fell to 92.4%, leaving about 280,000 kindergartners unvaccinated for measles and measles cases reaching their highest level since 1991, as policymakers debate vaccination guidelines and herd immunity targets (~95%).

via WCVB|
#cdc#exemptions#health
NYC Pied-a-Terre Tax Fight Expands as Rollout Flaws Draw New Plaintiffs
us-news7 days ago

NYC Pied-a-Terre Tax Fight Expands as Rollout Flaws Draw New Plaintiffs

More New Yorkers joined Randy Mastro’s lawsuit to pause Mayor Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax rollout, citing a bungled process and a DOF mailing error that sent notices to neighbors. Four new plaintiffs—including Kenneth Fishel—allege they were improperly targeted or cannot obtain exemptions, despite primary residences. The city has issued about 17,000 notices; roughly 4,290 homeowners have challenged them and 1,906 exemptions have been approved. Plaintiffs say the exemption system is tangled and leaving them on the list could yield five-figure bills (roughly $45,000–$58,000) for properties valued at millions. A Staten Island judge briefly paused the rollout, but that ruling was later overturned on appeal as the legal fight continues.

via New York Post|
#department-of-finance#exemptions#mamdani
Medicaid's new work rules start, risking coverage for millions
health-policy22 days ago

Medicaid's new work rules start, risking coverage for millions

States are rolling out new Medicaid work reporting rules requiring enrollees to document at least 80 hours per month of work, school, or volunteering or qualify for exemptions. Nebraska has begun enforcing these rules, with some enrollees already facing coverage losses; nationwide, up to 7 million could lose coverage by 2028. Critics say exemptions are too narrow and clinicians will bear more burden evaluating medical exemptions, while CMS says it will consider public comments in ongoing rulemaking amid lawsuits and budget pressures.

via Axios|
#cms-rulemaking#coverage-loss#exemptions