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Falling childhood coverage, measles outbreaks, and changing policy

Falling childhood coverage, measles outbreaks, and changing policy

Declining kindergarten vaccination and rising exemptions are being reported across multiple states, including Ohio, Minnesota, and New Jersey, as measles outbreaks continue. Proposed federal changes to childhood and MMR recommendations are colliding with state school requirements and may increase confusion, access problems, and coverage loss.

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Updated Sep 2, 2026