Study finds child vaccination rates are dropping globally, threatening millions
France 24Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:25:53 AM
A new study warns that fewer kids around the world are getting routine vaccines—stuff like measles and polio shots—than in previous years. The drop is blamed on a mix of poverty, vaccine misinformation, and reduced funding for global health programs. Researchers say this backslide could undo decades of progress and leave millions of children vulnerable to deadly but preventable diseases.
Editor’s Note: Vaccines are one of modern medicine’s biggest success stories, saving countless lives. If this trend continues, we could see outbreaks of diseases we thought were under control, hitting vulnerable communities hardest. It’s not just a health issue—it’s about inequality, trust in science, and whether global commitments to child welfare are slipping.
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