Some small Minnesota districts see more unvaccinated kids

ST. PAUL, MN - Some smaller Minnesota schools and districts are seeing higher rates of parents opting out of vaccinating their children than their larger counterparts.

The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports state data show 16 districts had at least 10 percent of kindergartners opt out of vaccines last year, with 32 more schools between 5 percent and 10 percent. The districts tended to have kindergarten classes of fewer than 100 students.

Statewide, less than 3 percent of kindergartners went without vaccination. Schools in the Twin Cities saw opt-out rates of roughly 1 percent.

Full story: WJFW

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