COVID-19 Cases Among California Child Care Facilities Are Mostly Among Staff and Parents, Not Children
California recorded 1,365 COVID-19 cases linked to child care facilities as of July 22; 261 were among children.
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California recorded 1,365 COVID-19 cases linked to child care facilities as of July 22; 261 were among children.
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This issue brief provides an update on the latest trends in kindergarten children's routine vaccination and exemption rates. Over three-quarters (39) of states had measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)vaccination rates below the “target” rate of 95% for the 2024-2025 school year.
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