Immunization Statistics

Vaccines are safe and effective. The table below shows the impact vaccines have had in the US when compared with the pre-vaccine era (based on CDC statistics).

^ACDC. JAMA, November 14, 2007; 298(18):2155-63
^BCDC. MMWR, January 8, 2010;  58(51,52):1458-68
^C2008 estimates, S. pneumoniae estimates from Active Bacterial Core Surveillance
^D25 type b and 218 unknown
Source: Immunization Action Coalition

Immunization Rates in the City of Milwaukee

Primary Immunization Series Completion

Immunization rates for 2 year olds for completion of the primary childhood immunization series (4 DTap, 3 Hep B, 3 Hib, 1 MMR, 3 Polio, 1 Varicella) in the City of Milwaukee are less than 50% (ranging from 38-48% in the past five years (Data Source: Wisconsin Immunization Registry).  Milwaukee’s rates are substantially lower than the estimated state and national rates for the same series, 80% and 77% respectively (Data Source:  2008 National Immunization Series Survey, MMWR, August 28, 2009 / 58(33);921-926).

Information about MHD Immunization Program Initiatives aimed at increasing primary series vaccination rates can be found in the Program Information section of this website.

School Immunization Requirements

The table below provides a comparison between Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and the State of Wisconsin.  "Meet minimum" indicates the percentage of children who have received all the required vaccinations for their grade.  "In compliance" indicates the percentage of children who met the requirements of the Wisconsin immunization laws; either they received the appropriate vaccines, provided a waiver, or were in process of receiving the appropriate vaccines.

Information about MHD Immunization Program Initiatives aimed at increasing school immunization compliance rates can be found in the Program Information section of this website.