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RFK Jr.'s vaccine rhetoric linked to Michigan toddler vaccination dip, Reuters finds

Reuters analysis of Michigan’s monthly data shows a sharp drop in toddlers completing the seven-shot immunization series, down to 66.5% by January 2026 from January 2025 (about 13 times the usual annual change). White toddlers’ rate fell to 67.5% and Hispanic toddlers to 69.8%, with Kennedy’s anti-vaccine messaging identified as a key influence for white families and deportation-era fears reducing Latino clinic visits. Health officials warn that rising unvaccinated levels threaten herd immunity and increase vulnerability to outbreaks.

via Yahoo|

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health6 months ago•2 min saved

Parents' Vaccine Opposition Gains Ground as MMR Rates Decline in Texas

Despite a significant measles outbreak in Texas, public health advocates have found little evidence that it has persuaded parents to vaccinate their children, as vaccination rates continue to decline due to relaxed laws and persistent opposition, putting herd immunity at risk.

via The New York Times|

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health8 months ago•1 min saved

US Childhood Vaccination Rates Hit Record Low Amid Rising Exemptions

Vaccination rates among U.S. kindergartners continue to decline, with MMR coverage dropping slightly to 92.5%, increasing vulnerability to outbreaks amid rising anti-vaccine sentiments and exemptions, especially under the influence of figures like RFK Jr.,

via Ars Technica|

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health10 months ago•5 min saved

Emerging Infectious Diseases Threaten America's Public Health

Scientists warn that falling vaccination rates in the US could lead to a major measles outbreak, with projections of over 11 million cases and thousands of deaths in the next 25 years if current trends continue, especially in areas with low vaccine coverage like West Texas. The resurgence is driven by increased vaccine exemptions and vaccine skepticism, risking the country's status as measles-free.

via Daily Mail|

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health2 years ago•2 min saved

"Vaccine Urgency: Health Officials and Doctors Stress Importance for Students and Parents"

Health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as children return to school and a new variant circulates. Immunization rates for school-required vaccines have fallen below 90% for the second consecutive year. Back-to-school clinics are being held to ensure students are up to date on routine vaccinations. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment emphasizes the importance of staying up to date on vaccines to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. A new COVID-19 booster vaccine is expected this fall, with specific guidance on who should receive it pending. Free vaccines will still be available for uninsured children and adults.

via The Durango Herald|

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health2 years ago•4 min saved

"CDC Cuts Funding for States' Childhood Vaccination Programs"

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is cutting funding for state childhood vaccination data systems, which track vaccine doses administered and identify areas with low immunization rates. The budget cuts come at a time when immunization rates among children are slipping and facing opposition from anti-vaccine rhetoric. The size of the budget reductions is not yet clear, but state health departments are concerned about the impact on these vital data systems. The funding cut is linked to the debt ceiling deal, which affected federal immunization grants. Public health officials warn that reducing federal support for routine childhood vaccine administration is not advisable.

via Ars Technica|

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