Michigan school vaccine waiver rates reach highest level since 2013

Michigan school vaccine waiver rates reach highest level since 2013

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports 6.2% of kindergartners, seventh graders and students transferring to new districts were waived for at least one vaccine during the 2024-2025 school year, the highest rate since 2013. MDHHS data reveals more families are opting to waive their students for at least one vaccine last school year. A health department representative says an increase in waivers could mean an increased risk to…