Which states are the most likely to vaccinate-and which ones are most likely to skip?
Flu season is upon us, which means that pharmacists across the country will soon begin administering vaccines to thousands of patients.But with growing fears about patients opting out of receiving vaccinations, how will 2019 fare for vaccinations?To help sort it out, personal finance site WalletHub put together a list of “2019’s States that Vaccinate the Most.” To rank all 50 states and Washington, D.C., they gathered 18 metrics, falling into three categories: Child and teen immunization rates, adult and elderly vaccination rates, and immunization barriers and uptake factors.Here are the 10 best and 10 worst states for immunization in 2019.
HHS Awards Moderna $176 Million to Develop Pandemic-Ready Influenza Vaccine
July 4th 2024“Adding this technology to our pandemic flu toolkit enhances our ability to be nimble and quick against the circulating strains and their potential variants,” said Dawn O’Connell, assistant secretary for preparedness and response at the HSS.