A new study revealed that Nevada has the eighth lowest rotavirus vaccine coverage among U.S. states.
The study, conducted by Birth Injury Lawyers Group, analyzed data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s ChildVaxView Interactive Reports and the U.S. Census Bureau to determine average rotavirus vaccination rates across all 50 states among infants and young children.
Nevada takes eighth place with an average coverage of 71.65%, which is 5.0% below the national average of 76.6. The Silver State’s lowest vaccination rate was in 2021 at 67.9%, whereas 2018 had the highest coverage at 75.5%.
Looking at the study, a spokesperson from Birth Injury Lawyers Group commented,
A spokesperson from Birth Injury Lawyers Group commented:
“The study reveals that Nevada is among the states with the eighth lowest rotavirus vaccine coverage, with rates well below the national average. This highlights serious gaps in child healthcare and a greater risk of rotavirus infections in the region.”
“Limited vaccine access and low coverage leave many children more exposed to preventable diseases. Strengthening vaccination efforts, improving public health education, and expanding access to care are essential steps toward protecting young children in these underserved areas.”
Table for Extended Results:
| A Rotavirus Vaccine Study Reveals Top 10 U.S. States Where Infants Are Vulnerable | ||||||
| State | Rotavirus Vaccine Coverage (%) 2018 | Rotavirus Vaccine Coverage (%) 2019 | Rotavirus Vaccine Coverage (%) 2020 | Rotavirus Vaccine Coverage (%) 2021 | Average Rotavirus Vaccine Coverage (%) 2018-2021 | Rank |
| Mississippi | 63.8 | 64.1 | 66.5 | 57.8 | 63.05 | 1 |
| Alaska | 64.7 | 66.5 | 69.2 | 73.2 | 68.40 | 2 |
| Louisiana | 65 | 67.5 | 74 | 74.7 | 70.30 | 3 |
| Florida | 70.4 | 69.6 | 72.3 | 69.6 | 70.48 | 4 |
| West Virginia | 73.4 | 64 | 74.2 | 70.5 | 70.53 | 5 |
| Montana | 75.1 | 77 | 68.5 | 62.5 | 70.78 | 6 |
| Alabama | 67.6 | 79.1 | 76.9 | 62.7 | 71.58 | 7 |
| Nevada | 75.5 | 70.4 | 72.8 | 67.9 | 71.65 | 8 |
| Georgia | 71.4 | 74.5 | 69.6 | 72.1 | 71.90 | 9 |
| Indiana | 71.9 | 75.3 | 74 | 71.4 | 73.15 | 10 |
The study was conducted by the Birth Injury Lawyers Group, a nationwide network of lawyers dedicated to advocating for families affected by medical negligence.
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Methodology
The research analyzed the rotavirus vaccine coverage data for each state from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The study compared these vaccination figures from 2018 to 2021 to the corresponding states’ total population to identify the top 10 states with the lowest coverage rates for rotavirus vaccinations.
Data Source : https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-managers/coverage/childvaxview/interactive-reports/index.html
Study By : www.birthinjurylawyer.com