Despite federal efforts to drop some children vaccine recommendations, Texas requirements unchanged
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Texas vaccine requirements for students remain unchanged despite recent federal actions to modify recommendations. The CDC removed several vaccines from its recommended list, but a federal judge halted this change, keeping the pre-2026 requirements intact. President Trump’s recent order to separate the MMR vaccine into three shots serves as a guideline rather than a mandate, as states set their own vaccine policies. Texas has made it easier for parents to obtain vaccine exemptions, leading to an increase in exemptions among K-12 students. Public health officials report a decline in vaccination rates, particularly among Hispanic children, attributed to confusion and immigration concerns.
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