A recent study showed that Massachusetts had given more vaccinations in 2023 compared to any other state. This was closely followed by Rhode Island in second place while Mississippi came in last place with far fewer residents getting vaccinated compared to Massachusetts.

The data collected was put into three categories which were as follows: 1) Children & Teenagers Immunization Rates. 2) Adult & Elderly Vaccination Rates. 3) Immunization Uptake Disparities & Influencing Factors.

Massachusetts scored first on Children & Teenagers and Immunization Uptake Disparities & Influencing Factors while it scored twelfth on Adult & Elderly Vaccination Rates. The findings can be seen here in more detail.

Usually, vaccine intake is dependent on a complex interplay of social, economic, cultural, political, and logistical factors. It’s important to note that these factors often interact with one another, and the specific reasons for variations in vaccination rates can differ from one state to another.

Interestingly, this may also be correlated with life expectancy. Although Massachusetts isn’t the healthiest state in the country, according to this site it is tied in fourth place for life expectancy with California and New Hampshire. So, whatever way you look at things, where public health is concerned it seems as though Massachusetts is doing well when it comes to healthy living.