Few People Utilize Exemptions

In 1991, the CDC concluded that outbreaks of disease can be avoided if 70% to 80% of children are vaccinated. A 1992 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association confirmed that vaccination rates of “80% or less” should be sufficient to protect against disease outbreaks. Most parents obediently follow their doctor’s orders and vaccinate their children. In addition, schools rarely publicize legal exemptions to “mandatory” vaccines. Thus, only about 2% of families file waivers to recommended shots. This number could substantially increase without threatening herd immunity.