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Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Conscientious Exemptions from Immunizations
State: Texas
Measurement Period: 2022-2023
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This indicator shows the percentage of kindergartners through 12th Graders whose parent or legal guardian claimed conscientious exemption from immunization requirements.
Why is this important?
All 50 states in the United States have legislation requiring specified vaccines for students. However, exemptions vary from state to state, and all school immunization laws grant exemptions to children for medical reasons. There are 45 states and Washington D.C., that grant religious exemptions for people who have religious objections to immunizations. Currently, 15 states allow philosophical exemptions for children whose parents object to immunizations because of personal, moral, or other beliefs (National Conference of State Legislatures).
Infants and children need to get vaccinated to prevent diseases like hepatitis, measles, and pertussis. Though most children get recommended vaccines, some U.S. communities have low vaccination coverage that puts them at risk for outbreaks. Strategies to make sure more children get vaccinated — like requiring vaccination for children who are in school — are key to reducing rates of infectious diseases (Healthy People 2030).
2.0%
Source:
Texas Department of State Health Services
Measurement period: 2022-2023
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: December 2023
Measurement period: 2022-2023
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: December 2023
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Data Source
- Texas Department of State Health Services
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Health / Children's Health, Health Behaviors, Children