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New Minnesota dashboard reveals sharp measles vaccination gaps across schools
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS • • health
Key Points:
- Minnesota health officials have launched a statewide dashboard revealing declining measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination rates across schools and childcare centers, with coverage dropping below the 95% threshold needed to prevent outbreaks.
- MMR coverage varies widely in Hennepin County schools, ranging from over 99% at some schools to as low as 0% at Southwest High, though the latter figure is likely due to missing or outdated data.
- The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) uses school immunization data to guide outreach efforts, including vaccination clinics and educational presentations, to help increase coverage rates.
- District 196 (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan) was recognized for significantly improving immunization rates, achieving 99.8% compliance after targeted outreach and clinics.
- Minnesota has reported 17 measles cases in 2025, with the disease primarily affecting unvaccinated children; health officials urge families to ensure students receive the two-dose MMR vaccine series before school starts.
