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TIP STATEMENT: Victory in Corpus Christi!
On Tuesday September 17, the Corpus City Council voted down a dangerous motion that would have required the Corpus Christi – Nueces County Public Health District to provide unconfirmed and unreliable data to people who want or need the COVID-19 vaccine.
TIP gave public comments to the City Council urging them to vote against this measure.
Their vote not only preserves the right of patients to receive scientifically validated health information about the vaccine, the mayor and council members recognized the unintended consequences this decision would have for other vaccines that protect people from infectious diseases, such as influenza and measles.
The result represents a victory for Texans who want to live in safe, healthy communities and see their local health departments as a trusted resource.
The Immunization Partnership thanks the Corpus Christi City Council for being on the side of science and protecting the health of children, individuals, and families. Their critical vote will ensure continued access to verifiable, evidence-based information about lifesaving vaccines.
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NATIONAL: Record High Kindergarten Vaccine Exemptions
The CDC reports that vaccine exemptions among kindergartners in the U.S. have hit a record high of 3.3% for the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 3% for the 2022-2023 school year. High vaccine exemptions can leave students vulnerable to preventable diseases such as measles, mumps, and whooping cough.
In Texas, the 2023-2024 school year saw vaccine exemption rates rise to 3.63%, up from 3.24% the previous year. This rate is notably higher than the national average of 3.3%, emphasizing a concerning trend in vaccine hesitancy within the state. Higher exemption rates increase the risk of vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks, particularly in schools and communities where herd immunity may be compromised.
Routine immunizations are essential for maintaining herd immunity, which protects children and communities from the spread of infectious diseases. Vaccines prevent severe illnesses and reduce the likelihood of outbreaks in places where children gather, like schools. Public health officials stress the importance of following vaccination schedules to safeguard public health and prevent setbacks in the progress made against preventable diseases.