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Bucking Texas decline in vaccination, El Paso public schools record high immunization rates
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Priscilla Totiyapungprasert , as published by El Paso Matters
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Local vaccination rates for children are higher than the state average, with over 97% of students vaccinated against common childhood diseases, according to state health reports.
Measles has resurfaced in the US after being previously eliminated, due to decreased immunization rates. A certain level of community vaccination is necessary to prevent outbreaks. In Texas, kindergarten vaccination rates have fallen below a key threshold.
However, El Paso stands out from this trend. Local vaccination rates for children are higher than the state average, with over 97% of students vaccinated against common childhood diseases, according to state health reports. Further information on vaccination rates is available from the state health department.
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Category: schools Published: July 30, 2026 Source: El Paso Matters Reading time: 1 min
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