Record-High Nonmedical Vaccine Exemptions For Kindergartners - Rogue River Press

Record-High Nonmedical Vaccine Exemptions For Kindergartners - Rogue River Press

Photo courtesy of Metro Creative Graphics. But Most Families Continue To Vaccinate Their Kids, OHA Officials Say A record 9.7% of kindergartners claimed nonmedical exemptions from Oregon’s school vaccination requirements for the 2024-2025 school year, the highest rate ever recorded in the state, Oregon Health Authority announced today. The increase continues an upward trend from 8.8% in 2024, when Oregon had the fourth-highest nonmedical exempti…

As Nebraska Reports First Measles Case In 8 Years, State Contends With Rising Religious Vaccine Exemptions

Trend comes as public health officials combat heightened skepticism, brace for budget cuts. (Shutterstock) (Shutterstock) Syringes are prepared for the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine at a clinic in Lubbock, Texas, on Feb. 26, 2025.(Mary Conlon / AP Photo) By Emily WolfFlatwater Free PressAs he tracked the growing measles outbreak in Texas, watching with dread as it crossed state lines, Bob Rauner knew there was no time to waste. Fearful the …