Kindergarten vaccine exemptions reach a new high amid measles outbreaks

United States

First seen: Aug 19, 2026, 12:17 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 19, 2026, 1:31 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Kindergarten vaccine exemptions have reached a new high while measles outbreaks are occurring. The headlines describe the situation as deeply dangerous.

SO WHAT?

Lower vaccination coverage during measles outbreaks can increase the risk of wider disease transmission and public-health disruption.

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'Deeply dangerous': Kindergarten vaccine exemptions reach new high amid measles outbreaks

Aug 19, 2026, 1:31 AM UTC

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'Deeply dangerous': Kindergarten vaccine exemptions reach new high amid measles outbreaks

Aug 19, 2026, 1:31 AM UTC

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'Deeply dangerous': Kindergarten vaccine exemptions reach new high amid measles outbreaks

Aug 19, 2026, 1:31 AM UTC

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'Deeply dangerous': Kindergarten vaccine exemptions reach new high amid measles outbreaks

Aug 19, 2026, 12:31 AM UTC

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'Deeply dangerous': Kindergarten vaccine exemptions reach new high amid measles outbreaks

Aug 19, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC