Picture this: You’re preparing for a trip, checking the route, sealing the bags, but you skip the weather forecast. Risky, right? That’s Montana right now with childhood vaccination data. For over three years, it’s been the only state not reporting this crucial information to the CDC. A 2021 law change unraveled the state’s data collection, leaving health experts like Sophia Newcomer warning that Montana is “flying blind” in the face of potential outbreaks. Missing data isn’t just a statistic—it’s about readiness and safety.
Why does this matter in Minot? If it can happen in Montana; it can happen here.
