CDC: Fewer kindergartners are being vaccinated, a trend seen since the pandemic began.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says fewer kindergartners are being vaccinated.
The number of vaccinations for U.S. kindergarteners decreased last year compared to the year before, according to the CDC.
Dr. Kimberly Giuliano of the Cleveland Clinic said she has noticed this trend since the pandemic.
Giuliano said she understands why some parents are hesitant to get their children vaccinated. But he also said there are countless studies showing the vaccine is safe.
Side effects, if experienced by the child, are usually minimal.
“For example, there are children who cannot receive vaccines or live vaccines because they are immunocompromised, or children with chronic health conditions who may not have a strong immune response to vaccines.” said Giuliano. “If we have a vaccine that protects the majority of us, our more vulnerable children are less likely to get the disease. So we are seriously making decisions for all of our children. By the way.”
Public health officials aim to have 95% of kindergarteners vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella. This is the goal we want to achieve by 2030. Health experts say this will help build herd immunity, making it harder for these diseases to spread.
Watch the video to see Giuliano say vaccinations can help other children who cannot be vaccinated due to health issues.
