As childhood vaccine exemptions rise, expect an increase in preventable diseases, CHOP expert says

Oct 03, 2024

Vaccination exemptions for kindergarten students reached a record high during the 2024-25 school year, with about 127,000 students lacking at least one of the required shots, CDC data show. Dr. Paul Offit, of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, says preventable diseases will increase as vaccination rates erode.