Summary:
- The article discusses a decline in MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine uptake in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that MMR vaccine administration dropped significantly in 2020 compared to previous years, with the largest declines seen in young children.
- The decline in MMR vaccine uptake raises concerns about the potential for outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, highlighting the importance of maintaining high vaccination rates even during public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic.