The number of kindergarteners in Colorado entering school this month who have completed their childhood immunizations fell to 88.4%, tying the lowest point in the past six years.
The measles, mumps, and rubella shot has even lower compliance.
“About 86.8 percent of kindergartners were vaccinated this latest year and it’s down about 2 percent,” said Emily Bustos, Executive Director of Immunize Colorado.
“So, we are seeing specifically that one having more decrease.”
All three diseases covered by the vaccine are highly contagious.