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Nashville’s public health department is racing to get kids vaccinated before school starts, extending clinic hours through August and partnering with Metro Schools for free pop-up events. Tennessee mandates vaccines for ten diseases — including measles and polio — with boosters required for seventh graders. While kindergarten rates are slightly below state averages, officials aim for 95% coverage to prevent outbreaks. Nationally, vaccine exemptions for kindergartners have ticked up, and while a recent executive order scaled back recommended shots, experts urge parents to follow CDC and AAP guidelines. Parents can access extended hours at Lentz, East, and Woodbine centers or find clinics online — even if they’re uninsured or their insurance doesn’t cover it. Kids vaccinated elsewhere still need Tennessee’s official form signed by a doctor. Medical and religious exemptions are allowed but require specific documentation. The goal? Keep every student safe and in class.

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