U.S. COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination Rates Remain Low, CDC Reports

Fewer than 20% of U.S. adults have received the updated COVID-19 vaccine, while flu vaccination rates are slightly higher at 35%, with significant disparities across regions and populations.

• CDC data shows only 17.9% of U.S. adults have received the updated COVID-19 vaccine for the 2024-25 respiratory season, with flu vaccination rates at 34.7%.
• Vaccination rates vary widely by region, with Vermont leading COVID-19 vaccinations at 33.9% and Maryland having the highest flu vaccination rate at 50.5%.
• Uninsured individuals and nursing home residents report significantly lower vaccination rates, with only 3 in 10 nursing home residents receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
• Public hesitancy remains high, with surveys indicating that 60% of Americans are unlikely to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine this year.
• The CDC continues to emphasize the importance of vaccination, particularly for vulnerable groups such as older adults, young children, and those with preexisting conditions.

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