Declining childhood vaccination rates
Summary
Alderperson Hansen raised media reports of falling childhood vaccination rates; the health department confirmed De Pere mirrors the statewide trend and is responding with public messaging and provider connections.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Families with young children who rely on safety-net vaccination services.
Lower immunization rates raise the risk of preventable disease outbreaks in the community.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Health - Aug 10, 2026
Only 73% of two-year-olds are completing recommended immunizations, and uptake keeps falling locally, statewide, and nationally. The health department keeps encouraging families to talk to their trusted healthcare providers.
Common Council - Jun 16, 2026
Alderperson Hansen raised media reports of falling childhood vaccination rates; the health department confirmed De Pere mirrors the statewide trend and is responding with public messaging and provider connections.
Board of Health - May 11, 2026
Board member Julie Massey suggested the department publicize that people born between 1965 and 1967 may have received an ineffective early MMR vaccine and should consider revaccination.
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