U.S. Childhood Vaccine Rates Good But Could Be Better: CDC

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Coverage levels vary from state to state, ranging from 59.2 percent in Montana to 82.3 percent in Massachusetts. While coverage rates among racial and ethnic groups are similar, children living at or above poverty levels were more likely to have had the vaccination series than children living below the poverty level, the survey shows.

Reducing the disparities between geographic areas and income levels remains a priority to fully protect more children, the CDC noted in the news release.

The proportion of children with no vaccinations remained stable at 0.06 percent.

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To learn more about childhood immunization, see the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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