Childhood Vaccination Rates Decline in U.S. – Survey Results
News Context
At a glance
| Key Finding | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Vaccination Delay/Skipping | 1 in 6 US parents have delayed or skipped routine vaccinations for their kids. | [1] |
| Reasons for Delay/Skipping | Concerns about vaccine safety and necessity. | [1] |
| Demographics Most Likely to Delay/Skip | Republicans, supporters of the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement, adults under 35, and homeschooling parents. | [1] |
| Contributing Factors (Pre-Trump Admin) | Misinformation on social media and mistrust from shifting vaccine policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. | [1] |
| MAHA Movement Impact | Amplifies skepticism about vaccine schedules, reinforcing doubts for hesitant parents. | [1] |
| Parental Knowledge of Disproven Claims | 9% believe the MMR vaccine causes autism, but 48% lack enough information to assess the claim. | [1] |
| Trust in Medical Institutions | Declining trust in medical institutions, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. | [1] |
| Herd Immunity Decline | More than 3 in 4 counties/jurisdictions nationwide have reported declines in childhood vaccination rates since 2019. | [2] |
| MMR Vaccination Rates | 67% of counties/jurisdictions have MMR immunization rates below 95% (the rate needed for protection). | [1] |