Statewide measles vaccination rates down, religious exemptions rise for fifth year in a row

Statewide measles vaccination rates down, religious exemptions rise for fifth year in a row

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Service reports a drop in statewide measles MMR vaccination rates, while religious vaccination exemptions rise for the fifth year in a row. This comes as measles outbreaks have occurred recently in South Carolina and Texas. DHSS requires students to receive two doses total, with the first dose administered anywhere between 12-15 months and final dose between 4-6 years old.  On Tue…