U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates inched down again last year and the proportion of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high.

Childhood vaccination rates for the 2024-25 school year fell for the fifth year in a row, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Vaccination coverage among kindergartners decreased for all reported vaccines during the 2024 to 2025 school year, data posted to the CDC website showed.

Understanding current mortgage rates and refinance rates in New York is essential if you’re planning to buy a home or refinance your existing mortgage. These rates directly impact monthly payments and long-term borrowing costs,

Mortgage rates are down and still under 7%. Today’s national average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.72%, according to Bankrate. If you choose a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage, the average rate is 5.