Vaccine exemptions are rising among kindergarteners, CDC reports
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A growing number of kindergarteners are starting school without vaccinations due to rising exemptions, according to new data from the CDC. Doctors weigh in.
Exemption rates from one or more vaccines rose to 3.3%, an increase from 3.0% in the prior year, the CDC stated. "Anyone who comes into the school system unvaccinated (including migrants) increases the chance of disease resurgence." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
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