November 20, 2025
Minnesota's measle vaccination rates for kindergarteners continue to decrease, according to the latest data from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
The state’s falling vaccination rate ranks fourth worst in the country, only behind Idaho, Alaska and Wisconsin. According to the data, 86.5% of Minnesota kindergarteners have been vaccinated for measles, well below the 95% mark needed for herd immunity.
A leading contributor to the decline is an increase in non-medical exemptions, especially at private and charter schools. Repealing Minnesota's personal belief exemption for school and child-care facility immunization requirements is one of the MMA's top five priorities for the upcoming legislative session.
“Minnesota has one of the weakest vaccination laws in the country,” said MMA President Lisa Mattson, MD. “We have to do more to protect individuals with compromised immune systems. When you vaccinate your child, you are not only protecting your child’s health, but also the health of their classmates, friends, family, and community.”
August 20, 2026
A physician and Olympian will give an inspirational address as part of this year's Empowering Physicians event on Friday, September 25, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
August 20, 2026
Minnesota received some disturbing news this week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as data shows that for the 2025-2026 school year, vaccination rates decreased and non-medical exemptions increased.
August 20, 2026
On August 11, a federal appellate court sided with the Texas Medical Association (TMA) argument that the way the No Surprises Act’s qualifying payment amount (QPA) is calculated has historically favored payers in arbitration.