# Vaccination Rates Drop Amid Rising Risks | Newark News

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Podcast: [Newark News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114)
Published: 2026-09-13T10:08:15+00:00
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Vaccination rates for kids are plummeting nationwide, hitting their lowest in years—with New Jersey seeing a drop from 95% to just over 91% among school-aged children. This decline coincides with rising anti-vaccine rhetoric and has already led to thousands of measles cases, most affecting unvaccinated kids. As herd immunity weakens, vulnerable populations face serious risks, underscoring how individual choices ripple across communities. The science behind vaccines remains rock-solid, yet misinformation continues to fuel preventable outbreaks—reminding us that public health thrives when facts guide decisions, not fear. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.nj.com/opinion/2026/09/sheneman.html More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/53e90b8270968189 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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