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Vaccination Rates and Political Trends

Updated 2026-08-17 21:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that MMR vaccination coverage among kindergarteners in the U.S. remains below ideal levels, raising concerns about potential outbreaks. Additionally, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed President Trump's approval rating dropped to 33%, with 64% disapproving.

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The Hill
One-third of Americans approve of President Trump’s job performance, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos survey. The poll, conducted from Friday through Monday, found that 33 percent of 1,166 respondents approved of the job Trump is doing, while 64 percent disapproved. The poll had a margin of error of
2026-08-17 20:56 UTC
The Hill
Vaccination coverage for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) among kindergarteners in the U.S. remains below the ideal rate needed to best prevent widespread outbreaks, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with the number of exemptions going up. The CD
2026-08-17 20:56 UTC
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