The World Health Organization describes measles as a dangerous, highly contagious disease that’s a leading cause of death for children worldwide. Many people vaccinate their kindergarten children to protect them from this deadly disease, but as we can see in a new study from PARequirements, measles vaccinations are on the decline. The team created a map showing us the percentage of unvaccinated kindergartners in every state. They provided us with a wealth of data on the topic, including the fact that in 2025, there was a sudden increase in measles outbreaks and that fewer children are receiving the vaccine.
Looking at the data by region and state, we can spot trends that may impact outbreaks and vaccination rates. Some states require a measles vaccination for children to enter public school, but the data shows that in states that allow exemptions, more children are unvaccinated and catching the measles. Only five states — California, Connecticut, New York, Maine, and West Virginia — don’t allow any non-medical exemptions for vaccinations.
infographic by: parequirements.com
