Recent Changes in Children’s Vaccination Rates by Race and Ethnicity Authors: Latoya Hill, Nambi Ndugga, Samantha Artiga, Josh Michaud, and Jennifer Kates Published: Dec 3, 2025

https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/recent-changes-in-childrens-vaccination-rates-by-race-and-ethnicity/ Data show that children’s vaccination rates, including MMR and seasonal flu vaccines, have declined in recent years largely due to decreases in vaccinations among White and Asian children. At the same time, and despite the declines among White and Asian children, Black and AIAN children remain least likely to have received recommended childhood vaccinations and the MMR vaccine specifically.