Wisconsin Lags Behind Other States in Childhood Vaccinations

An October report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that Wisconsin kindergarteners are less likely to be vaccinated against diseases such as polio, pertussis, diphtheria and tetanus, measles, mumps, and rubella than are their counterparts in other states.  For example, only 84% of Wisconsin kids were up to date on their measles vaccine, compared with the national average of 92%.

Meanwhile, with noted vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. preparing to take the helm at the Department of Health and Human Services, we can expect vaccine hesitancy to rise.

Dominique Brossard is the Chair of the University of Wisconsin Department of Health Science Communication, and is co-director of the Science, Media and the Public Research Group.  The Monday Eight o’Clock Buzz invited Dr. Brossard to join us and comment on the current state of public opinion on vaccinations.

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