As students across the U.S. gear up for a new school year, experts are sounding the alarm 🚨: childhood vaccination rates are slipping.
What’s behind the dip? Some parents are postponing appointments, swayed by online myths or simply juggling busy schedules. The result? Lower coverage for vaccines that guard against measles, mumps and more.
Why it matters: Vaccines are like digital firewalls for our bodies—they block diseases from spreading. When coverage falls below roughly 90–95%, outbreaks can sneak in, putting everyone at risk.
The fix is in: schools and clinics are teaming up, offering free or low-cost pop-up vax drives at college fests in Bangalore and weekend health camps in Jakarta. Pro tip for young pros: if you’ve got little siblings, remind them (and their parents) to book those shots early 🗓️💉.
Immunization remains one of our sharpest tools in public health. Whether you’re in Mumbai or Manila, staying current on vaccines helps protect you and your community.
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Vaccination rates are dropping as children in US return to school
cgtn.com
