Chart shows immunization rates for Missouri kindergarteners for 5 selected vaccines, DTAP, Polio, MMR, Hep B and Varicella, over the course of seven academic years. Chart shows that immunization rates have dropped for all 5 vaccines over the course of seven academic years, from 2016 to 2023.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates Continue to Drop 

In Missouri, kindergarteners are required to receive DTAP, Polio, MMR, Hep B and Varicella vaccines. Over the course of seven academic years, kindergarten immunization rates for all five vaccines have dropped to the lowest level recorded over the seven year period.

Graph shows percentages of students reported to be up to date on required vaccines, by vaccine type, for kindergarteners enrolled in Missouri schools over the course of seven academic years (2016-2023).
Chart: Anna SpidelSource: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Get the dataCreated with Datawrapper