Former CDC advisor says decline in kindergarten vaccinations nothing to worry about: 'Keep calm and carry on'

The CDC reported a slight 0.1% decline in U.S. kindergarten vaccination coverage for the 2025-2026 school year and an increase in exemptions. Former CDC advisor Dr. Robert Malone downplayed this decrease, arguing that global measles outbreaks necessitate vigilance despite the falling compliance rates. He stressed that vaccination remains the most effective protection against infection.