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US school vaccination rates inch down yet again and exemptions reach record high
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Mike Stobbe, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points For more information on this topic, including specific details and statistics, readers can refer to the original report from KSAT 12. Federal health data shows a decline in vaccination rates among kindergarten students.
Federal health data shows a decline in vaccination rates among kindergarten students. The number of exemptions has increased, with most being for nonmedical reasons. This trend has been observed over the past four years, with a notable rise in exemptions nationwide.
Experts attribute this shift to uncertainty surrounding federal health policies. A significant increase in exemptions was seen in many states, including a substantial number across the country.
For more information on this topic, including specific details and statistics, readers can refer to the original report from KSAT 12.
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Category: schools Published: August 17, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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