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47 States Allow Exemptions From School Vaccination Requirements for Religious and/or Personal Beliefs. The map shows the type of non-medical exemption(s) from school vaccination requirements permitted by state.

A Look at Recent Changes to State Vaccine Requirements for School Children

Routine vaccination rates for kindergarten children have declined since the COVID-19 pandemic began, while exemptions from school vaccination requirements, particularly non-medical exemptions, have increased. This policy watch examines state-by-state school vaccine requirements and exemptions, including recent policy changes to them and the extent to which they may affect vaccination rates going forward.

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Explore the latest national and state-specific data and policies on women’s health, including health status, insurance coverage, use of preventive services, and more.

Most "dual-eligible" individuals (8.9 million in 2024) are eligible for Medicaid benefits that are not otherwise covered by Medicare, including long-term care.

More than 800 up-to-date, state-level health indicators can be mapped, ranked, and downloaded.

Use this tool to build a custom report compiling health-related data for a single state or multiple states.

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