Protecting Community Health: The Case for School Vaccine Requirements

Protecting Generations of Health & Prosperity

School vaccine requirements are a proven, cost-effective, and widely supported policy. Discover the data-driven case for upholding these critical public health safeguards.

A Legacy of Protection

Before vaccines, infectious diseases were a leading cause of childhood death. Today, thanks to smart public health policies like school immunization requirements, they aren't even in the top ten. This isn't an accident; it's the result of decades of commitment to community health. As we face new challenges to these proven policies, it's critical to understand the facts.

The Economic & Fiscal Case for Immunization

$10.90

Saved for every $1 spent

This incredible return on investment accounts for averted medical costs, lost productivity, and long-term disability.

508M

Illnesses Prevented

Routine childhood vaccinations (1994-2023) have stopped hundreds of millions of cases of preventable diseases.

$2.7T

In Total Societal Savings

Protecting public health is not just the right thing to do; it's a fiscally sound strategy that strengthens our entire economy.

Broad, Bipartisan Public Support

Despite a vocal minority, the vast majority of Americans support school vaccine requirements. This isn't a divisive issue; it's a point of consensus.

The High Cost of an Outbreak

2025 Measles Outbreak: A Preventable Crisis

As of September 2025, the U.S. measles outbreak provides a stark reminder of the consequences of falling vaccination rates. This is a disease that was considered eliminated just years ago.

1,454
Confirmed Cases
178
Hospitalizations
3
Deaths

Outbreaks force communities into crisis mode, costing millions in public funds, disrupting schools, and putting medically fragile children at extreme risk. Maintaining proven immunization policies is the most effective way to prevent this immense economic and social disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

Upholding school immunization requirements is a choice for a safer, healthier, and more prosperous future for all.