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Doctors react to CDC childhood vaccine recommendation rollback — Chronic student absenteeism in Arkansas

By Kyle Kellams,
Jack Travis, Sophia Nourani, Wai-Kay Carenbauer, Matthew Moore
Published December 9, 2025 at 11:52 AM CST
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On today's show, A CDC advisory committee is rolling back recommendations on a safe and effective childhood vaccine, and pediatricians are concerned. Also, the impact of the EPA allowing exemptions for clean air includes some low-income communities in Arkansas, and chronic student absenteeism in Arkansas schools.

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Kyle Kellams
Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.
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Sophia Nourani
Sophia Nourani is a producer and reporter. She is a graduate from the University of Arkansas with a BA in journalism and political science. Sophia was raised in San Antonio, Texas.
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