Vaccination rates drop to 10-year low for Michigan’s school–age children

Michigan students receiving exemption waivers for vaccines jumped to 7.1% in 2025, marking a five-year streak of worsening vaccine participation in the state.

By: Eli Newman

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: September 15, 2026

Words: 1,433

Last Updated: 2 days, 17 hours ago

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Michigan students receiving exemption waivers for vaccines jumped to 7.1% in 2025
The state has a higher exemption rate for kindergarteners than the US average
Epidemiologists and other public health officials worry the trend will contribute to the spread of deadly infectious diseases

The share of school-aged children in Michigan skipping regularly scheduled shots is at its highest level in 10 years, raising fresh questions about state rules on vaccine exemption waivers …

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