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U.S. Kindergarten Vaccination Coverage Falls to 92% for MMR
During the 2025-2026 school year, U.S. kindergarten vaccination coverage declined to 92% for the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The percentage of kindergartners with exemptions increased to 4.2% from 3.6% in the previous year, with 24 states reporting exemptions exceeding 5%. Approximately 280,000 kindergartners lacked documentation for completing the MMR vaccine series. The U.S. has recorded 2,566 confirmed measles infections this year, the highest in over 35 years, which underscores the importance of maintaining vaccination rates to prevent outbreaks.
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On August 10, 2026, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at reducing the number of recommended childhood vaccines from the current schedule to 11. The order also suggests breaking the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine into three separate doses. This action calls for an investigation into states' compliance with childhood vaccine exemptions. While the administration claims the change aligns the U.S. with other developed nations, health experts caution that this approach could lead to more missed vaccine appointments. This matters for investors as changes in health policies can impact healthcare stocks and vaccine manufacturers.
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