2022-2023 Kentucky kindergarten vaccination rate declines to 93% from pre-pandemic 95%, leading to concerns about disease outbreaks.

Louisville, Kentucky, has seen a temporary rise in school-entry vaccination rates, but overall numbers have declined, with only 93% of kindergartners vaccinated in the 2022-2023 school year, down from 95% pre-pandemic. Challenges include misinformation, funding issues, and bureaucratic barriers. Public health experts worry that these declining rates could lead to disease outbreaks, prompting calls for improved vaccination messaging and access.

September 15, 2024
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