Childhood Vaccination Rates Are Backsliding

Rates of childhood vaccination falling across US: Report

Large portion of US currently lacks baseline immunity that health experts say is essential to prevent spread of measles, according to media report - Anadolu Ajansı

NBC News investigation finds steep decline in childhood vaccination rates

The NBC News medical unit partnered with Stanford University to analyze data from all 50 states to track childhood vaccination rates in counties across the country. The results show a steep decline in vaccination rates among children in much of the U.S. NBC News’ Stephanie Gosk reports.

Childhood Vaccination Rates Are Backsliding

“For more than a half-century, vaccines have had remarkable success eradicating the most lethal and devastating childhood infectious diseases, saving millions of lives and ushering in a relative golden era of global public health,” NBC News reports. “But now, America is dangerously backsliding.” “The vast majority of counties across the United States are experiencing declining rates of childhood vaccination and have been for years.”

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US Childhood Vaccination Rates Show Alarming Decline Nationwide A comprehensive data investigation reveals that 77% of US counties have experienced declining childhood vaccination rates since 2019, with drops ranging from less than 1% to over 40%. The analysis found that 68% of counties now have MMR vaccination rates below the 95% threshold needed for herd immunity. St. Louis exemplifies this crisis, with kindergarten vaccination rates plummetin…