Childhood Immunization Rates
Immunization rates are estimates of the number of people who have received recommended vaccines. There are two main data sources for Minnesota childhood immunization coverage rates: the National Immunization Survey (NIS) and the Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC), a statewide immunization registry.
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Childhood immunization rates
Additional resources
Minnesota childhood immunization rates
- Childhood Immunization Coverage
Current state rates from the National Immunization Survey (NIS) and the Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC). Also includes a comparison to national rates.
- Childhood Immunization Coverage over Time
State rates over time by single antigen and series from the NIS and MIIC.
- Childhood Immunization Coverage by County
Interactive maps and tables available through MN Public Health Data Access showing MIIC-based rates by county.
Additional resources
- About Childhood Immunization Rates from NIS and MIIC
A detailed description of the differences between childhood coverage rates drawn from the National Immunization Survey (NIS) and the Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC).
- Immunization and Health Disparities Report (PDF: 3.17MB/66 pages)
This 2008 report analyzes the state of immunization and immunization disparities in Minnesota and provides a set of recommendations for continuing to make progress toward the goals of achieving high overall immunization rates and eliminating disparities.
- HEDIS Measures
Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) performance measures for health plans collected by MDH. Includes childhood immunization rates achieved by Minnesota health plans.
- Minnesota HealthScores
Reports on health care quality indicators by clinic, medical groups, and hospitals from Minnesota Community Measurement. Includes childhood immunization rates achieved by medical groups around the state. Attention: Non-MDH link
Frequently Requested
VISs
CDC fact sheets on vaccines.
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CDC Immunization Home
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