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9/17/2026

jesse4430
Sep 17
1 min read

MICHIGAN (AP) - Michigan is seeing a rise in school-aged children skipping vaccines, reaching the highest exemption rate in a decade. Last year, 7.1% of students received waivers, up from 6.2% in 2024. This trend follows the onset of COVID-19 and conflicting federal guidelines. Kindergarten students are leading this trend, with 7.7% receiving waivers. Michigan's exemption rate is above the national average, which also increased.

 
 
 

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