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9/08/2025

  • jesse4430
  • Sep 8
  • 1 min read

UPPER MICHIGAN - Concerns are rising over declining teen vaccination rates in Upper Michigan, which have dropped to 65%, five points below the state average. Houghton County mirrors this 65% general vaccination rate. Experts warn a 95% community vaccination rate is crucial for protection. Low rates, especially for measles, pose high contagion risks. Houghton County could see 200-300 measles cases and 60-70 hospitalizations, overwhelming healthcare. Measles can cause severe complications, including death. While statewide kindergarten immunization rates only slightly dipped, some schools have alarming rates as low as 30-40%. Health departments are educating the public and offering vaccines, aiming to rebuild trust and continue the success of vaccines in preventing diseases.

 
 
 

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