The 10 states that vaccinate the most — and the 10 that vaccinate the least

• WalletHub ranked the states with the highest and lowest vaccination rates in the US.
• The analysis examined vaccination rates among children, teenagers, adults, and the elderly.
• Vermont had the highest vaccination rate in the US, while Mississippi had the lowest.

Still, some diseases, like smallpox, have been completely eradicated, thanks to widespread vaccinations. Lupo said the states that vaccinate the most people “provide the safest environments when it comes to public health” and have a lower likelihood of outbreaks.

Here are the states with the highest and lowest vaccination rates nationwide.

10. Washington

Score: 66.75

Children and Teenagers Immunization Rates Rank: 13

Adult & Elderly Vaccination Rates Rank: 7

1. Minnesota
   

Score: 66.78

Children and Teenagers Immunization Rates Rank: 24

Adult & Elderly Vaccination Rates Rank: 6

1. Virginia
   

Score: 67.75

Children and Teenagers Immunization Rates Rank: 7

Adult & Elderly Vaccination Rates Rank: 17

1. Wisconsin
   

Score: 68.55

Children and Teenagers Immunization Rates Rank: 18

Adult & Elderly Vaccination Rates Rank: 8

1. Pennsylvania
   

Score: 68.60

Children and Teenagers Immunization Rates Rank: 6

Adult & Elderly Vaccination Rates Rank: 15

1. Maine
   

Score: 69.04

Children and Teenagers Immunization Rates Rank: 17

Adult & Elderly Vaccination Rates Rank: 2

1. Rhode Island
   

Score: 69.16

Children and Teenagers Immunization Rates Rank: 4

Adult & Elderly Vaccination Rates Rank: 18

1. New Hampshire
   

Score: 73.67

Children and Teenagers Immunization Rates Rank: 5

Adult & Elderly Vaccination Rates Rank: 2

1. Massachusetts
   

Score: 80.63

Children and Teenagers Immunization Rates Rank: 1

Adult & Elderly Vaccination Rates Rank: 4

1. Vermont
   

Score: 84.77

Children and Teenagers Immunization Rates Rank: 2

Adult & Elderly Vaccination Rates Rank: 1

1. Florida
   

Score: 47.44

Children and Teenagers Immunization Rates Rank: 27

Adult & Elderly Vaccination Rates Rank: 48

1. Idaho
   

Score: 46.92

Children and Teenagers Immunization Rates Rank: 38

Adult & Elderly Vaccination Rates Rank: 40

1. Tennessee
   

Score: 46.80

Children and Teenagers Immunization Rates Rank: 42

Adult & Elderly Vaccination Rates Rank: 43

1. Kentucky
   

Score: 45.93

Children and Teenagers Immunization Rates Rank: 45

Adult & Elderly Vaccination Rates Rank: 32

1. Nevada
   

Score: 42.53

Children and Teenagers Immunization Rates Rank: 35

Adult & Elderly Vaccination Rates Rank: 49

1. Texas
   

Score: 37.95

Children and Teenagers Immunization Rates Rank: 47

Adult & Elderly Vaccination Rates Rank: 42

1. Wyoming
   

Score: 37.79

Children and Teenagers Immunization Rates Rank: 48

Adult & Elderly Vaccination Rates Rank: 44

1. Alaska
   

Score: 35.15

Children and Teenagers Immunization Rates Rank: 49

Adult & Elderly Vaccination Rates Rank: 34

1. Alabama
   

Score: 34.43

Children and Teenagers Immunization Rates Rank: 43

Adult & Elderly Vaccination Rates Rank: 50

1. Oklahoma
   

Score: 34.18

Children and Teenagers Immunization Rates Rank: 50

Adult & Elderly Vaccination Rates Rank: 38

1. Mississippi
   

Score: 17.54

Children and Teenagers Immunization Rates Rank: 51

Adult & Elderly Vaccination Rates Rank: 51

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