Childhood Immunization Coverage Over Time

Minnesota rates over time by single antigen and series from the National Immunization Survey (NIS) and the Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC). The NIS is a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) survey and MIIC is an immunization information system operated by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).

Update 12/2023

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DTaP
Polio
MMR
Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b)
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B Birth Dose
Varicella (chickenpox)
PCV (pneumococcal conjugate vaccine)
Series
Rotavirus
Hepatitis A
Influenza
Data Sources
Additional Resources

Note:

• Estimates for the 2020 birth year are considered preliminary and will be finalized after the data for the survey year 2023 are available.
• Estimates are reported by birth year, so children born in 2020 were turning 24 months and recommended to receive routine vaccinations in 2022.

DTaP

Percent of children with 4 or more doses of diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine (4+ DTaP) by age 24 months.

According to the NIS, DTaP coverage in Minnesota is higher than the national average and remained consistent. According to MIIC, DTaP coverage rates declined.

Polio

Percent of children with 3 or more doses of poliovirus vaccine (3+ Polio) by age 24 months.

According to the NIS, polio coverage in Minnesota is similar to the national average and remained consistent. According to MIIC, polio coverage rates declined.

MMR

Percent of children with 1 or more doses of measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (1+ MMR) by age 24 months.

According to the NIS, MMR coverage in Minnesota is similar to the national average and remained consistent. According to MIIC, MMR coverage rates declined.

Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b)

MIIC: Percent of children with complete Hib (2+, 3+, or 4+ doses of Hib vaccine, depending on product type received and age at first dose) by age 24 months.

NIS: Percent of children with full series Hib (3+ or 4+ doses of Hib vaccine, depending on product type received) by age 24 months.

According to the NIS, Hib coverage in Minnesota is similar the national average and remained consistent. According to MIIC, Hib coverage rates declined.

Hepatitis B

Percent of children with 3 or more doses of hepatitis B vaccine by age 24 months.

According to the NIS, Hep B coverage in Minnesota is similar to the national average and remained consistent. According to MIIC, Hep B coverage rates remained consistent.

Hepatitis B Birth Dose

Percent of children with 1 or more doses of hepatitis B vaccine administered between birth and age 3 days.

According to the NIS, Hep B birth dose coverage in Minnesota is similar to the national average and remained consistent. According to MIIC, Hep B birth dose coverage is rising.

Varicella (chickenpox)

MIIC: Percent of children with 1 or more doses of varicella vaccine, adjusted for history of disease by age 24 months.

NIS: Percent of children with 1 or more doses of varicella vaccine, unadjusted for history of disease by age 24 months.

According to the NIS, varicella coverage in Minnesota is similar to the national average and remained consistent. According to MIIC, varicella coverage rates remained consistent.

PCV (pneumococcal conjugate vaccine)

MIIC: Percent of children with complete PCV (2+, 3+, or 4+ doses of PCV vaccine, depending on age at first dose) by age 24 months.

NIS: Percent of children with 4 or more doses of PCV (4+ PCV) by age 24 months.

According to the NIS, PCV coverage in Minnesota is similar to the national average and remained consistent. According to MIIC, PCV coverage rates remained consistent.

Series

MIIC: Percent of children with 4+ DTaP, 3+ polio, 1+ MMR, complete Hib, 3+ hep B, 1+ varicella (adjusted), and complete PCV by age 24 months.

NIS: Percent of children with 4+ DTaP, 3+ polio, 1+ MMR, full series Hib, 3+ hep B, 1+ varicella (unadjusted), and 4+ PCV by age 24 months.

According to the NIS, vaccine series coverage in Minnesota is similar to the national average and remained consistent. According to MIIC, vaccine series coverage rates remained consistent.

Rotavirus

Percent of children with complete rotavirus (2+ or 3+ doses of rotavirus vaccine, depending on product type received) by age 8 months.

According to the NIS, rotavirus coverage in Minnesota is similar to the national average and remained consistent. According to MIIC, rotavirus coverage rates are declining.

Hepatitis A

Percent of children with 2 or more doses of hepatitis A vaccine (2+ Hep A) by age 35 months.

According to the NIS, Hep A coverage in Minnesota is similar to the national average and remained consistent. According to MIIC, Hep A coverage rates rose.

Influenza

Percent of children with 2 or more valid doses of influenza vaccine (2+ Flu) by age 24 months.

According to the NIS, influenza coverage in Minnesota is similar to the national average and remained consistent. According to MIIC, influenza coverage rates declined.

Data Sources

NIS Data

National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (2023, November 3). CDC ChildVaxView: Interactive Child Vaccination Coverage.

MIIC Data

Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC), 2023. Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). Vaccination coverage among children aged 2 years by birth cohort with two or more non-influenza immunizations in MIIC. Children born January 2018 through December 2020. Analyzed as of November 2023.

Additional resources

• Childhood Immunization Rates
  Links to current Minnesota rates, rates over time, and rates by county.
• Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC) 
  Information about Minnesota's statewide immunization information system, MIIC.
• ChildVaxView
  NIS data for the nation, regions, states, and some local areas from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• Minnesota Public Health Data Access: Immunizations
  Interactive maps and tables showing MIIC-based immunization rates. Rates are available for single antigens and the childhood series by county and seven-county metro area ZIP codes.