People need to get their flu vaccination every year to keep more people from having this highly contagious condition. The flu shot is very effective in preventing the flu, and it’s easy to find a place to get one. Some areas will even give free flu shots to those who want them.
Those over 65, in particular, are advised to get the flu vaccine because it isn’t as easy to heal at that age.
While an average of 50.7% of people aged 65 and over were vaccinated, the range highly fluctuates depending on the city. When a given year’s flu vaccines can be matched to the spreading virus strains, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) claims 40-60% efficacy in reducing flu cases, which is a pretty high number.
SmartAsset analyzed Medicare data to rank 100 cities based on the percentage of seniors who received the flu shot in 2023. This data is based on those who are Medicare enrollees, so we don’t have data on those not enrolled in Medicare, but we can extrapolate based on the data we do have.
According to SmartAsset, these are the cities with the highest rates of flu vaccinations for that age group.
Madison, Wisconsin
With the frigid weather in Wisconsin, the cold can decrease the immune system. This can make it easier to get the flu. Luckily, 69% of those 65 or over got their flu shot in 2023.
Lincoln, Nebraska
In Lincoln, 44,656 seniors got the flu shot. This is 66% of all the seniors in the area. This is a good rate of vaccinations for keeping the flu from running rampant among this population.
Omaha, Nebraska
Another Nebraska city with a high flu vaccination rate, Omaha is a fast-growing city. More than 70,000 seniors get the flu vaccination, which is 63% of all the seniors in Omaha.
Durham, North Carolina
There aren’t many Southern cities on this list, but Durham made the cut. The city had 62% of its seniors vaccinated against the flu. More than 40,000 seniors have had the shot.
St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul tied with Durham with 62% of its seniors having gotten the flu vaccine. In St. Paul, that is more than 39,000 people. With how cold it gets in Minnesota, it’s no wonder that so many people are getting vaccinated.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
With a lot of seniors in the area and freezing temps during so much of the year, it’s important for the elderly to get their flu shots. About 62% of seniors were jabbed, representing more than 47,000 people.
Raleigh, North Carolina
Close behind the Minnesota cities is Raleigh with 61% of its elderly population getting the flu vax. That is more than 58,500 people who have gotten this shot to prevent this dangerous disease.
St. Louis, Missouri
A solid 60% of seniors get the flu shot in St. Louis, adding another Midwestern city to those with a high percentage of vaxxed seniors. In this city, more than 45,000 seniors got this shot.
Baltimore, Maryland
In Baltimore, more than 89,000 seniors get vaccinated against the flu. That’s 59% of the elderly population of the city. This rate is lower than some, but it’s still one of the best rates in the country.
Plano, Texas
Another Southern city, this one, has vaccinated 59% of the elderly population, tied with Baltimore. More than 41,000 seniors have been protected against the disease.
Louisville, Kentucky
In the bustling city of Louisville, more than 103,000 seniors have been vaccinated against the flu. This represents a full 58% of all the seniors over 65 in the city.
Lexington, Kentucky
With 57% of its seniors being vaccinated, the senior population of Lexington has good protection against the virus. The number of seniors vaccinated is more than 48,700.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati doesn’t have the biggest population of seniors, but it does have a high percentage of them who have been vaccinated. More than 44,000 seniors, 57% of total seniors in the area, have had their flu shot.
Seattle, Washington
With one of the highest numbers of seniors being vaccinated against the flu, more than 103,600 seniors got their shot in Seattle. This number ties Cincinnati with 57% of its elderly having gotten vaccinated.
Columbus, Ohio
The Midwest is well-represented on this list. Columbus ties with several other cities with 57% of its elderly population having been vaccinated. This is more than 104,000 people who have gotten the vax.
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