US EditionUS vaccination rates for measles, other diseases drop further, government data says
UNITED STATES, AUG 1 – Exemptions for vaccinations among U.S. kindergartners rose to 3.6% in 2024-25, contributing to lower coverage and a record measles outbreak, CDC data shows.
- Federal data posted on August 1, 2025, showed U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates for measles and other diseases declined in the 2024-25 school year amid a growing measles outbreak.
- The decline followed a steady downward trend since the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by online misinformation and political divides causing more parents to question vaccinations.
- The data indicated 92.5% of kindergartners received required measles-mumps-rubella shots, down from about 95% pre-pandemic, while vaccine exemptions rose to a record 4.1%.
- The U.S. recorded over 1,300 measles cases this year—the highest since measles elimination was declared in 2000—as officials stressed vaccination remains the most effective child protection.
- These patterns indicate a higher potential for disease outbreaks, prompting health authorities to advise parents to speak with healthcare providers and highlight that vaccination is essential for protecting children against illnesses such as measles and pertussis.
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