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As vaccination rates decline, widespread outbreaks of diseases like measles and polio could reemerge

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At least 15 confirmed cases of measles in Texas have been reported.

The vaccination rate for Florida kindergartners has fallen to 88.1% , according to the CDC , the lowest in decades .

At least 10 states have also seen some of the country's lowest vaccination rates.

Some parents say they are more concerned about side effects than measles.

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