Minnesota’s childhood vaccination rates are falling as measles cases surge across the country. New federal data puts the state’s kindergarten vaccination rate at about 86% — ahead of only Wisconsin and Idaho — and nearly 7% of Minnesota children currently have vaccine exemptions. Doctors and vaccine advocates warn lower immunization rates could increase the spread of preventable diseases, while supporters of conscientious exemptions argue Minnesota families should retain the ability to opt out for religious or personal beliefs. The Minnesota Medical Association is expected to push lawmakers in 2027 to eliminate the conscientious objection exemption. #Minnesota #Measles #Vaccines #PublicHealth #HealthNews #MinnesotaNews