"Rising Measles Cases in the US: Schools at Risk and Vaccination Alerts"

Data from a CBS News investigation shows that at least 8,500 U.S. schools have measles vaccination rates among kindergartners below the 95% threshold crucial for protecting communities from measles outbreaks. The declining vaccination rates are raising concerns among scientists and doctors, as lower rates reduce herd immunity and increase the risk of disease spread. Factors contributing to the decline include political influences, misinformation, mistrust in government, and fear of vaccines. Efforts to address this issue include public education campaigns, enforcement of vaccination requirements, and legislative actions to eliminate exemptions.