CDC Warns Record Number of Children Missing Vaccines, 2M Children Lose Health Insurance

The U.S. healthcare landscape is undergoing changes as experts note that many Americans receive excessive health care. Chronic disease experts highlight the challenge of promoting preventative care. The CDC warns of a record number of children missing routine vaccines, potentially leaving them vulnerable to preventable diseases. The percentage of kindergarteners opting out of vaccinations has reached a new high. The shortage of primary care physicians and the fee-for-service healthcare model are identified as obstacles to chronic disease prevention. Additionally, researchers report that at least two million children have lost health insurance following the end of pandemic-era guarantees under Medicaid.