Immunization in America: Highs and Lows by State
A quick look at the states ranking highest and lowest on metrics including influenza vaccination, tetanus vaccination, HPV vaccination, and more.
Highest Influenza Vaccination Rate in Children Aged 6 Months to 17 Years: District of Columbia
Lowest Influenza Vaccination Rate in Children Aged 6 Months to 17 Years: Mississippi
Highest Share of Teenagers Aged 13-17 Years with Up-To-Date HPV Vaccination: Rhode Island
Highest Share of Teenagers Aged 13-17 Years with Up-To-Date HPV Vaccination: Mississippi
Highest Share of Teenagers Aged 13-17 Years with Men ACWY Vaccination: Iowa
Lowest Share of Teenagers Aged 13-17 Years with Men ACWY Vaccination: Mississippi
Highest Flu Vaccination Coverage Rate Among Adults: Massachusetts
Lowest Flu Vaccination Coverage Rate Among Adults: Idaho
Highest Share of Adults with Tetanus Vaccination: Vermont
Lowest Share of Adults with Tetanus Vaccination: Mississippi
Highest Share of Adults Aged ≥60 Years with Zoster Vaccination: South Dakota
Lowest Share of Adults Aged ≥60 Years with Zoster Vaccination: Mississippi
Vaccination remains a cornerstone of preventive medicine, yet uptake varies widely across the US. A recent analysis from WalletHub of the most and least vaccinated states offers a snapshot of where public health efforts are succeeding—and where gaps persist. Drawing on data from the CDC, Census Bureau, and other sources, a panel of experts assessed the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 16 metrics including adult and child influenza vaccination rate, share of children with up-to-date HPV vaccination, and herpes zoster vaccination rate among older adults. In the slideshow above, get a break down of which states are vaccinating more than others.
