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Oregon's kindergarten vaccine exemption rate hit a record 9.7% in 2024-2025, fueling a surge in whooping cough cases and infant deaths.
Oregon's kindergarten vaccine exemption rate reached a record 9.7% in 2024-2025, the highest in state history and the third-highest nationally, driven by growing vaccine hesitancy linked to pandemic misinformation.
The rise correlates with a surge in whooping cough cases—1,475 by December 2025, surpassing the prior record—and 87 infant cases, including one death.
Exemptions vary widely by county, with rural areas showing higher opt-out rates.
Only 86.3% of kindergartners were fully vaccinated, below the 95% herd immunity threshold.
Despite requiring education sessions for nonmedical exemptions, the trend continues, prompting public health efforts to boost vaccination access and awareness.
La tasa de exención de vacunas de jardín de infancia de Oregon alcanzó un récord del 9.7% en 2024-2025, lo que alimentó un aumento en los casos de tos ferina y muertes infantiles.