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Austin ISD pulled off a stunning vaccine comeback, soaring past the 95% herd immunity threshold for all kindergarten vaccines — a massive 15-point jump from just last year. After years of decline since 2020 — including a record low of 74.3% for DTP in 2024 — the district reversed course thanks to renewed access and parental prioritization. The pandemic disrupted routine shots, while Texas’s surge in non-medical exemptions created hurdles. Now, Austin leads the state with a powerful public health win that puts kids and communities back on track.

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