Why doctors are making it harder for Arizona kids to get vaccinated

By Lauren Gilger
Published: Monday, November 13, 2023 - 10:59am
Updated: Monday, November 13, 2023 - 2:50pm

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A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows Arizona has some of the lowest rates of kids getting vaccinated in the country. There are a lot of reasons why vaccination rates can lag, and while we might jump to political conclusions about why Arizona’s are lower than most other states — Will Humble says it’s all about ease. 

How easy is it for parents to vaccinate their kids?

If it’s not easy, they’re less likely to do it.

Humble is executive director of the Arizona Public Health Association, and he joins The Show in studio to talk more about it. 

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