Report Finds Drop in Vaccine Rates for Kids in Private Plans
Between 2008 and 2009, vaccination rates for children who are insured through commercial health plans fell by nearly four percentage points, according to a study by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. Researchers found that higher-income parents are forgoing vaccines for their children over safety concerns and that the rate of vaccinations among lower-income Medicaid beneficiaries is increasing.
- "Many Higher-Income Parents Forgoing Kids' Vaccinations: Report" (Gardner, HealthDay, 11/3).