Hawaii Student Vaccinations Fall Below Average Rate
According to the latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, kindergarten vaccination rates in Hawaii continue to lag behind the national average.
A slight improvement was seen over the year, but the rates of routine childhood vaccinations for diseases such as measles, mumps, whooping cough, and chickenpox remain below the national average.
Hawaii being below herd immunity for most of our childhood illnesses is a concern.
State Epidemiologist Dr. noted that while the numbers are improving, they are still a concern. The rates have failed to meet most rates required to reach so-called herd immunity.
Routine childhood vaccinations are crucial in preventing the spread of diseases.
- Measles
- Mumps
- Whooping cough
- Chickenpox
Author's summary: Hawaii's kindergarten vaccination rates remain below the national average.
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