Vaccination Rankings: Northeast Leads, West Virginia Lags

Rhode Island ranks second in the United States for vaccinations, trailing only Massachusetts. The state leads in HPV vaccination rates for teenagers aged 13-17 and flu vaccination rates for adults. WalletHub analyzed key metrics to determine the rankings, including the share of vaccinated children, flu vaccination rates among adults, and the share of people without health insurance. Vaccines are estimated to prevent 4 to 5 million deaths worldwide annually, according to the World Health Organization.