Trophies to be defended: Top 10 vaccinating states last flu season

They’re doing something right in New England. All six states in the region ranked among the 20 with the highest vaccination rates last flu season.

Additionally, five of the six made the top 10—and the three in the southern part will be looking for a three-peat of sorts this year, as they secured the one, two and three slots.

The rankings were compiled by the Kaiser Family Foundation using CDC data.

Noting that the data represent the percentage of the population older than 6 months who were vaccinated during the 2019-20 influenza season, Kaiser lists the top 10 states as follows:

1. Rhode Island—60.9%

2. Connecticut—60.7%

3. Massachusetts—60.6%

4. Virginia—58.8%

5. South Dakota—58.7%

6. Nebraska, Wisconsin (tie)—58.3%

7. Maryland—57.8%

8. D.C., New Hampshire (tie)—57.6%

9. Vermont—57.0%

10. Iowa—56.6%

See the rest of the list here.

Dave Pearson

Dave P. has worked in journalism, marketing and public relations for more than 30 years, frequently concentrating on hospitals, healthcare technology and Catholic communications. He has also specialized in fundraising communications, ghostwriting for CEOs of local, national and global charities, nonprofits and foundations.

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