Tag: Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
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VPD Outbreak Risks Loom as Coverage Falls Below 85%
Understanding the warning signs: Why 85% matters for VPD prevention Public health officials are sounding the alarm as vaccination coverage for vaccine‑preventable diseases (VPDs) falls below a critical threshold. When immunization rates dip under about 85%, communities become increasingly vulnerable to outbreaks of diseases such as measles, whooping cough (pertussis), diphtheria, and others that vaccines…
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VPD Outbreak Risks Rise as Coverage Drops Below 85% — What It Means for Public Health
Why Coverage Below 85% Matters for VPDs Public health experts warn that vaccination coverage below the 85% threshold can significantly elevate the risk of outbreaks for vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). While vaccines have dramatically reduced illnesses like measles, mumps, rubella, and whooping cough, gaps in immunity leave pockets of the population vulnerable. When a sizable portion…