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Declining Vaccination Rates Among US Kindergarteners: A Growing Public Health Concern

MedXY Editorial Team•Oct 1, 2025•Medical News
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Background

Vaccination has long been a cornerstone of public health, preventing the spread of infectious diseases and saving millions of lives annually. In the United States, vaccines such as the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) and Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP) vaccines are highly effective and widely recommended. However, a troubling trend has emerged: vaccination rates among kindergarten children have been declining. This article explores the latest data, underlying causes, and potential impacts of this trend.

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