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Covid, vaccines, vaccinations, Arizona, measles, mumps, pediatricians, University of Arizona, Department of Health Services, National Library of Medicine,
Dec 28, 2022

Arizona’s falling vaccination rates could lead to serious health issues in future

Vaccination rates among schoolchildren in Arizona have steadily declined since 2012, but the Covid pandemic accelerated the drop across the state. The trend is unlikely to reverse any time soon, which could result in serious health consequences for Arizonans in the future, experts fear.

Covid, vaccines, monkeypox, Indian Health Service, Alaska Natives, American Indians, pandemic
Nov 21, 2022

Indian Health Service steps up push for Covid, other vaccines

The Indian Health Service announced that all tribal members covered by the federal agency will be offered a vaccine at every appointment when appropriate, under a new vaccine strategy.

Sep 8, 2022

Fewer Arizona children vaccinated against childhood diseases

An increasing number of vaccine deniers coupled with one of the easiest opt-out provisions in the nation has left Arizona with close to one out of every 10 kindergartners unprotected against key childhood diseases.

May 17, 2019

Ducey prefers to educate parents on vaccinations, not force them

Gov. Doug Ducey won't support eliminating the ability of parents to claim a personal exemption for their children from vaccines despite a new published study showing the state's largest county at risk for a measles epidemic.

Oct 31, 2018

Governor open to requiring childhood vaccinations

Calling it a matter of public safety, Gov. Doug Ducey wants all youngsters in Arizona public schools to be vaccinated against various childhood diseases.

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