School Vaccination Rates Slip as Exemption Filings Reach Five Year High

By Theresa Gaffney · STAT News · 2026-08-18

STAT News reports that federal data shows a steady rise in the number of parents opting out of routine childhood immunizations. During the 2025-2026 school year, 4.2% of kindergartners received at least one vaccine exemption, a notable jump from the previous year. While overall c

STAT News reports that federal data shows a steady rise in the number of parents opting out of routine childhood immunizations. During the 2025-2026 school year, 4.2% of kindergartners received at least one vaccine exemption, a notable jump from the previous year. While overall c