Wyoming, Florida and Utah Have the Lowest Child Flu Vaccination Rates

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On July 28, 2020, QuoteWizard, a subsidiary of LendingTree, released a report highlighting child flu vaccination rates amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The report indicates a significant 21.5% decline in vaccination rates from January to April 2020. Key findings include that 1.5 million teachers face increased COVID-19 risk due to low vaccination rates, with the national average at 58%. States like Rhode Island and Massachusetts exhibit high rates, while Wyoming, Florida, and Utah have the lowest. The CDC is allocating $140 million to immunization programs.

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• CDC's $140 million funding for immunization programs.

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• 21.5% decline in child flu vaccination rates from January to April 2020.
• Increased health risks for teachers due to lower vaccination rates.

SEATTLE, Wash., July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- QuoteWizard®, a LendingTree company, and one of the nation's leading online insurance marketplaces released a report on child flu vaccination rates. As many states are reconsidering their back-to-school options, teacher unions all over the nation are pushing back as health risks continue.

The primary argument against opening schools is the safety of students and faculty from contracting COVID-19. With the pandemic in the front view, what may be overlooked this back-to-school season is the seasonal flu. Described as what could be a double-whammy health risk, the decline in child flu vaccination rates will increase the risk of the teachers being exposed.

Visit the full report here, https://quotewizard.com/news/posts/child-flu-vaccinations-by-state

Key Findings:

• Kaiser Family Foundation estimates nearly 1.5 million teachers (one in four) are at greater risk of serious illness from COVID-19.
• Child influenza vaccination rates have declined during the COVID-19 pandemic by an estimated 21.5% from January to April 2020.
• Anticipating the "double whammy" of influenza season and COVID-19, the CDC is giving $140 million to immunization programs.
• The national average rate of vaccinated children in the United States is 58%.
• During the coronavirus pandemic, New York City saw vaccination rates drop 63% — 91% for kids older than two.
• Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut have the highest rates of vaccinated children. Wyoming, Florida and Utah have the lowest rates.

Methodology
QuoteWizard first compiled the American Academy of Pediatrics data on child influenza vaccination rates and ranked each state. Final rankings are based on states that have the lowest child vaccination rates.

The table ranks all 50 states based on vaccination rates. States with the lowest vaccination rates are ranked closer to, 1 and the highest vaccination rates ranked closer to 50.

State Child Vaccination Rates

Rank	State	Vaccination Rate
1	Wyoming	43.20%
2	Florida	46.10%
3	Utah	47.40%
4	Idaho	48.00%
5	Alaska	48.40%
6	Nevada	49.50%
7	Montana	50.30%
8	Missouri	50.80%
9	Mississippi	51.20%
10	Arizona	51.30%
11	Georgia	51.30%
12	Indiana	51.70%
13	West Virginia	53.00%
14	Kansas	53.20%
15	Alabama	53.80%
16	Michigan	54.00%
17	Oregon	54.00%
18	Illinois	54.90%
19	Oklahoma	55.00%
20	Kentucky	55.30%
21	Louisiana	55.60%
22	Ohio	56.20%
23	South Carolina	57.20%
24	California	57.30%
25	Texas	58.00%
26	Iowa	58.90%
27	North Carolina	59.30%
28	Vermont	59.50%
29	Maine	59.70%
30	Wisconsin	60.00%
31	Hawaii	61.00%
32	Washington	61.30%
33	Tennessee	61.50%
34	Minnesota	61.90%
35	New Mexico	62.30%
36	Colorado	62.40%
37	North Dakota	62.40%
38	Nebraska	62.90%
39	Arkansas	63.60%
40	South Dakota	64.40%
41	New York	64.90%
42	Delaware	65.20%
43	Virginia	65.20%
44	Pennsylvania	65.30%
45	New Hampshire	66.30%
46	Maryland	67.50%
47	New Jersey	69.10%
48	Connecticut	71.30%
49	Massachusetts	73.80%
50	Rhode Island	76.20%

About QuoteWizard QuoteWizard (quotewizard.com) is an insurance comparison marketplace for consumers looking to save on insurance. QuoteWizard provides consumers with direct access to thousands of qualified agents in all 50 states, as well as major carriers, who offer personalized quotes and the opportunity to save up to 40% on auto, home, health, and life insurance. Agents and carriers, in turn, benefit from millions of highly qualified leads, calls, and traffic to their site. Based in Seattle, QuoteWizard was founded in 2006.

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About LendingTree LendingTree (NASDAQ: TREE) is the nation's leading online marketplace that connects consumers with the choices they need to be confident in their financial decisions. LendingTree empowers consumers to shop for financial services the same way they would shop for airline tickets or hotel stays, comparing multiple offers from a nationwide network of over 500 partners in one simple search, and can choose the option that best fits their financial needs. Services include mortgage loans, mortgage refinances, auto loans, personal loans, business loans, student refinances, credit cards and more. Through the My LendingTree platform, consumers receive free credit scores, credit monitoring, and recommendations to improve credit health. My LendingTree proactively compares consumers' credit accounts against offers on our network and notifies consumers when there is an opportunity to save money. In short, LendingTree's purpose is to help simplify financial decisions for life's meaningful moments through choice, education and support. LendingTree, LLC is a subsidiary of LendingTree, Inc.

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FAQ

What does the QuoteWizard report on July 28, 2020, reveal about child flu vaccination rates?

The report shows a 21.5% decline in child flu vaccination rates from January to April 2020, emphasizing increased health risks in schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How has COVID-19 affected child flu vaccination rates according to QuoteWizard?

Child flu vaccination rates have decreased significantly during COVID-19, with a noted decline of 21.5% between January and April 2020.

Which states have the highest and lowest child flu vaccination rates as per the report?

Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut have the highest vaccination rates, while Wyoming, Florida, and Utah have the lowest.

What financial support is being provided to address declining flu vaccination rates?

The CDC is allocating $140 million to support immunization programs amid the decline in flu vaccination rates.

What are the implications of low flu vaccination rates for teachers?

Approximately 1.5 million teachers are at increased risk of serious illness from COVID-19 due to the decline in child flu vaccinations.