Childhood vaccine coverage remains high, but we can't let our guard down
HEALTHBEAT
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Importantly, 97% is above the threshold needed to reach herd immunity for measles (95% must be vaccinated to prevent outbreaks). Measles is one of the most contagious viruses, so we need a very high vaccination rate to prevent outbreaks. Shortly after, New York passed a law that made us the fifth U.S.
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