Many feared that the mRNA technology used in the vaccines would alter DNA in potentially deadly ways.

And yet,misinformation about the CDC’s recommendations for kids and COVID vaccines spread like wildfire.

Every state and the District of Columbia require at least some vaccinations for contagious diseases (viaCNN).

Kids who have just been vaccinated

Crucially, the vast majority had not received any vaccinations for measles.

Without consistently high vaccine rates, outbreaks like these could be more common too.

“you should probably really maintain a high vaccination coverage to keep measles from spreading.”

Children’s doctor vaccinating little boy at home.

Doctor prepares a vaccine