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As Texas vaccination rates fall, vulnerable children face growing risk

Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk · As published by Houston Public Media · May 28, 2026 · 1 min read

Vaccination rates in Texas are declining, which poses a threat to vulnerable children. The decrease in vaccination rates puts certain young people at greater risk. For more information on this issue, readers in The Woodlands can refer to Houston Public Media, which has reported on the situation.

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Category: local · Published: May 28, 2026 · Source: Houston Public Media · Reading time: 1 min

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As Texas vaccination rates fall, vulnerable children face growing risk

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