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About 23 million kids missed their basic vaccines in 2020.

Vaccines are just one of many COVID-disrupted services, a recent survey notes.

Vaccination rates are steady, though disparities remain for the uninsured.

About 1 in 15 US parents (6.1%) is hesitant about childhood vaccines, while 1 in 4 (26%) are unsure about flu vaccines.

The two studies address unanswered questions about the vaccine, experts say.

A related study highlights the impact of misinformation on HPV immunization.

 Nearly 60% of kids didn't get the MMR vaccine before departing, revealing missed opportunities.

The efficacy of the conjugate vaccine was thus 82%, and it had a good safety profile.

States with epidemics saw upticks in proposed bills to restrict vaccine exemptions.

Coverage for 3 key childhood vaccines remains near 95% but varies by state, the CDC says.