Kindergarten MMR vaccine coverage still below ideal rate to prevent outbreaks: CDC
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The latest CDC data reveals that MMR vaccine coverage among U.S. kindergarteners is still below the ideal threshold needed to prevent outbreaks, with a noticeable increase in exemptions. This is concerning as it indicates a potential risk for widespread outbreaks of these preventable diseases. As vaccination rates continue to fall short, it underscores the ongoing challenge public health officials face in achieving widespread immunization and maintaining herd immunity.
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