Minnesota vaccination rates on the decline
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(ABC 6 News) — It is that time of year when germs and illnesses are being spread.
As it arrives, there has been a steady decline in the number of Minnesotans getting immunized with some of the state-required vaccines.
The rates for state-required vaccines for kindergartners have dropped about 5% in recent years, with 87% of kids being immunized.
The Department of Health says there are a number of reasons for the decline, but the disruption from COVID-19 remains one of them.
Another reason is a slight but steady increase in families who are skeptical of vaccines.