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Kindergarten vaccination rates inch down yet again; exemptions reach record high
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points Exemptions from vaccinations have reached a record high. Vaccination rates for kindergarten students have decreased once more.
Vaccination rates for kindergarten students have decreased once more. Exemptions from vaccinations have reached a record high. This decline marks a continuation of a trend.
The rates have been inching down, with exemptions steadily increasing to reach this new high. Further information on this development is available from the source, providing more details on the current state of kindergarten vaccination rates and exemptions.
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Published: August 19, 2026 ·
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