Report: Toddler Vaccinations Rates Have Been Going Down In Michigan For Two Years

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A report from the Michigan League for Public Policy finds vaccination rates among toddlers in the state have been declining for two years straight. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, rates have dipped even further during the COVID-19 pandemic, creating higher risk for the spread of other contagious, diseases. The report, “Childhood Vaccines in Michigan,” analyzes data over time, with interactive maps that track vaccination data for each county in Michigan going back to 2008. While the overall rates are up statewide from 2008, the League for Public Policy says the decline over the last few years is a concern. It says that by 2019, declining vaccination rates nationally led to the greatest number of measles cases in the U.S. since 1992. In Michigan, children as young as eight months old were affected by the outbreak. The league suggests the state pursue policies that help increase access to vaccinations. You can find the report right here.