According to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on August 17, 2026, vaccination coverage for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) among kindergarteners in the United States is below the recommended levels necessary to effectively prevent outbreaks. The report indicates an increase in the number of exemptions from vaccination requirements.
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CDC Reports Kindergarten MMR Vaccination Rates Below Ideal Levels
The CDC has reported that MMR vaccination rates among U.S. kindergarteners are not meeting the ideal levels needed to prevent outbreaks. Additionally, there has been a rise in the number of vaccination exemptions.
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