The analysis didn’t explore the reasons for the declining vaccination rates, but the researchers briefly speculated that the slide toward preventable outbreaks could be due to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy bleeding over to routine vaccinations, or simply backlash to vaccine mandates during the pandemic. Regardless, the researchers pointed to evidence-based strategies to boost vaccination, including school-based vaccination clinics, enforcement of school vaccination requirements, and strong recommendations from health care providers for routine vaccinations.

Source: US vaccinations fall again as more parents refuse lifesaving shots for kids