As state considers vaccine changes, new online tool examines sickness, death, cost impacts

Florida is considering reducing vaccine requirements for children, potentially eliminating four vaccines: varicella, pneumococcal conjugate, Hib, and hepatitis B. Research from Emory University suggests that a 10% drop in vaccination rates could lead to significant health and economic consequences, including thousands of new infections and hospitalizations, as well as increased costs totaling over $62 million. Experts are concerned because Florida's already low vaccination rates increase the risk of disease spread.

Christine Sexton is the original author of this article – retrieved from Newswire

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