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Former CDC advisor says decline in kindergarten vaccinations nothing to worry about: 'Keep calm and carry on'
Yahoo • • health
Key Points:
- Recent CDC data shows a slight 0.1% decline in U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates for the 2025-2026 school year, alongside an increase in parental vaccine exemptions.
- Dr. Robert Malone, former vice chair of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, stated the decline is minimal and not cause for concern, emphasizing that vaccination compliance remains high.
- Malone criticized media coverage suggesting a growing parental vaccine hesitancy, noting that the data does not support claims of widespread disaffection with vaccinations.
- He highlighted that the current measles outbreak is a global issue, not unique to the U.S., and stressed that vaccination remains the most effective protection against measles.
- Despite some erosion of trust in scientific authorities following COVID-19 communication failures, Malone affirmed that childhood vaccination rates continue to be robust overall.
