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Measles vaccination rate for Texas kindergarteners increased slightly after 2025 outbreak
By By Terri Langford and Dan Keemahill The Texas Tribune at Denton Record-Chronicle
· July 4, 2026
· 1 min read
While more than 92% of Texas kindergarteners and 7th graders were fully vaccinated in the 2025-26 school year for each vaccine required to attend school, the coverage rates remained lower than before the COVID-19 pandemic, state data released Wednesday shows.
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The slight increase in measles vaccination rates among Texas kindergarteners is a step in the right direction for Denton County, where public health officials have been working to boost vaccination rates. Given that vaccination coverage rates still lag behind pre-pandemic levels, local schools and health departments will likely continue to emphasize the importance of vaccinations to parents and guardians. As a result, Denton residents can expect to see targeted outreach and education efforts in the coming months, particularly in areas with lower vaccination rates. The fact that over 92% of kindergarteners and 7th graders were fully vaccinated in the 2025-26 school year suggests that these efforts are starting to yield results, but more work remains to be done to restore vaccination rates to their pre-pandemic levels. Local health officials will be closely watching vaccination rates in the upcoming school year to see if this trend continues.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: Denton Record-Chronicle ·
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