Kindergarten vaccination rates are plummeting across the U.S. for the fourth straight year, with exemptions hitting a record 4.2% — driven by non-medical reasons in 41 states. Confusion among federal officials is cited as a key culprit, while experts warn declining coverage threatens herd immunity and puts vulnerable populations at risk. A recent executive order to space out vaccines like MMR has sparked debate, as scientists argue it’s premature and could take years to implement — underscoring a growing crisis in vaccine confidence with serious public health consequences looming.

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