Vaccination rates for U.S. kindergarteners dropped again last year, and federal officials are starting a new campaign to try to bring them up.
Usually, 94% to 95% of kindergarteners are vaccinated against measles, tetanus and certain other diseases. The vaccination rates dropped below 94% in the 2020-2021 school year, during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.released Thursday found rates dropped again in the 2021-2022 school year, to about 93%.
Health officials focus on kindergarten because it’s when most children enter school systems. Public schools typically require vaccinations as a condition of attendance, though some exemptions are allowed. A Kaiser Family Foundation poll last month found less support among parents for school vaccine requirements vs. a 2019 survey.
This week, the CDC launched a campaign called “Let’s RISE” — an acronym for Routine Immunizations on Schedule for Everyone. It includes new educational materials to help doctors talk to families about vaccinations, as well as information for families who have questions about the shots.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
New York eyes nixed COVID-19 vaccine rule for health workers - New York Amsterdam NewsThe New York State Department of Health is “exploring its options” after a state Supreme Court judge struck down a statewide mandate requiring health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, the agency said Saturday.
Lire la suite »
Hunger Free America celebrating MLK through service - New York Amsterdam NewsHunger Free America is hosting its annual Martin Luther King Serve-A-Thon from Jan. 12 to 16. The multi-day event will consist of events, workshops, and panel discussions aimed at honoring King’s legacy of fighting hunger and poverty.
Lire la suite »
Morehouse College alumni hosting annual MLK breakfast - New York Amsterdam NewsThe Morehouse College Manhattan Alumni Association is hosting its 32nd annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship and Awards Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 16 at the Ellington in Harlem.
Lire la suite »
OP-ED: Waking Up on the Other Side of the Dream - New York Amsterdam NewsOP-ED: Thank you, Dr. King, for bringing disparate people together for a common cause. MLKDay
Lire la suite »
PHOTOS: NYC celebrates MLK Day - New York Amsterdam NewsCheck out these photos of celebrations around the city commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Lire la suite »
New York Climate Groups Sue Over New Energy-Guzzling Crypto Mining OperationThe crypto mine could increase a Buffalo area power plant’s greenhouse gas emissions by up to 3,500%.
Lire la suite »