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Georgia's MMR vaccination rates for kindergarteners have fallen from 93.6% in 2019-20 to 88.4% in 2023-24, pushing children further from the 95% rate needed for herd immunity.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has announced a commitment to developing and releasing maternal immunization guidance, according to a press release.In recognition of “the ...

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is changing how federal agencies handle vaccine recommendations. Pediatricians say some parents worry about future access and want to get kids' shots early.