In some counties, vaccination rates increased after the pandemic, which got them past the recommended level of protection. Many more counties decreased their rates though.
Florida's surgeon general has confirmed his office did not conduct any analysis to project how removing school vaccine requirements would impact children in the state.
In 2024, the U.S. saw 35,435 cases of whooping cough, revealing a concerning surge that highlights decreasing vaccination rates amid ongoing fears from the COVID-19 pandemic.
