School vaccine rates are falling. It's personal for these 2 women
School vaccine rates are falling in Ohio, prompting concerns from experts who remember the devastating effects of diseases like measles and polio. Grandparents are now sharing their personal experiences to advocate for immunization and counter vaccine hesitancy.
In Ohio, school vaccine rates are declining, with some areas seeing a significant drop in fully vaccinated students. This trend has sparked concern among experts, including Dr. Judith Feinberg, an infectious diseases expert who contracted measles as a child. Feinberg is part of Grandparents for Vaccines, a movement that uses personal stories to advocate for immunization. The group's efforts come as Ohio faces a measles outbreak, with experts warning that the nation may lose its measles elimination status. School nurses, like Kate King, are also sounding the alarm, citing waning vaccination rates and growing hesitation among parents. The Ohio Association of School Nurses and Grandparents for Vaccines are working to share vaccine resources and counter misinformation.
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