Childhood vaccination rates drop to 3.3% in kindergartners, sparking health concerns across the U.S.

Childhood vaccination rates are declining in many states due to a rise in non-medical exemptions, reaching 3.3% for kindergartners in the 2023-24 school year. This trend is fueled by anti-vaccine sentiments and a growing "health freedom" movement. States like Florida and Georgia have seen drops in vaccination rates, raising concerns about potential disease outbreaks. Some states have tightened exemption rules, while others have made religious exemptions easier to obtain. Pediatric specialists worry this trend could lead to a resurgence of preventable diseases like measles.

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