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Lagging student immunization, heightened risk

Focus #14 • November 2026

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Rates of student immunizations in Wisconsin rose in 2026, which is encouraging but unlikely to reverse a long-term downward trend that sped up in the wake of COVID-19. Students falling behind schedule is a perennial concern, but a rise in personal conviction waivers appears behind much of the recent vaccination rate decline. As students in fewer districts meet minimum immunization requirements, the statewide risk of outbreaks rises.

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