Florida kindergarten vaccination rates are declining, mirroring a national trend. Last school year, 88% of kindergarten students in Florida were fully vaccinated, compared to a national average of 92.3%. This decline is attributed to growing parental concerns about vaccine side effects, particularly amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Florida leads the Southeast in exemptions from vaccine requirements.Nationally, the average vaccination rate for kindergarten students dropped to 92.3%, while exemptions for one or more shots rose to 3.3%. Dr. Jennifer Takagishi, vice president of Florida’s chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, says more parents are concerned about vaccine side effects.She also noted that this trend became more common during the COVID-19 pandemic.This helps protect those who can’t get vaccinated, such as people with medical issues and young children.Here's how to get fabulous items to make life around the house easier, more organized and tidy — all while saving big.
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