New Hampshire Is The Fifth-Most Vaccinated State In America

It seems like everywhere you go this time of year, you're dodging someone's sneeze or wiping down a railing before using it. If you're paranoid about picking up something nasty, WalletHub has some good news for you.

New Hampshire was named this week the fifth-most vaccinated state in America, according to a study by the personal finance website. The study was based on 18 metrics, some of which the Granite State was in the top five for.

Overall, the Granite State has the third-highest immunization rate among children and teenagers in the country. That's helped by a No. 4 ranking in up-to-date HPV vaccinations for teens 13-17.

New Hampshire is also the seventh-highest immunization rate among adults, including a No. 3 ranking in tetanus vaccinations.

You should feel confident traveling around New England, too. Massachusetts finished first in WalletHub's rankings, with Vermont second and Rhode Island third. North Dakota was fourth and New Hampshire fifth.

The least vaccinated states were Georgia, Florida, Texas and Mississippi.

Read WalletHub's full study, including methodology.