NYT
More U.S. Parents Opting Children Out of Vaccine Requirements, C.D.C. Reports
Monday, August 17, 2026
The CDC reported increased vaccine exemptions during the 2025-26 school year. President Trump signed an executive order the previous week directing a reduction in childhood vaccination requirements. The exemption data were released as part of the CDC's routine school health monitoring.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/well/vaccine-exemptions-rates.html