US childhood vaccination rates hit historic low

30 Mwezi wa tisa, 2025 Imeripotiwa na AI

New CDC data reveals a significant drop in vaccination coverage among US kindergarteners, falling below the 95% threshold needed for herd immunity. The decline, linked to pandemic disruptions, has raised alarms among pediatricians about potential outbreaks of preventable diseases. Experts urge renewed efforts to boost immunization rates.