CDC Data Shows US Kindergarten Vaccination Rates Drop to New Lows

By Beth Mole · Ars Technica · 2026-08-17

Ars Technica reports that immunization levels for American children starting school have declined for another consecutive year. Current figures indicate that the national average for essential shots like MMR has slipped to 92.4 percent, moving the country further away from the sa

Ars Technica reports that immunization levels for American children starting school have declined for another consecutive year. Current figures indicate that the national average for essential shots like MMR has slipped to 92.4 percent, moving the country further away from the sa