Table 2.
Influenza Vaccine Uptake by Flu Season, Demographic Characteristics, and Medical Histories.
| Characteristic | 2019–20, No. (%) | 2020–21, No. (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,344,252 (42.3) | 2,540,263 (45.9) |
| Demographic characteristics | ||
| Sex | ||
| Male | 994,404 (38.7) | 1,091,964 (42.6) |
| Female | 1,349,848 (45.4) | 1,448,299 (48.7) |
| Race | ||
| White | 1,791,926 (44.1) | 1,928,153 (47.5) |
| Asian | 109,792 (42.2) | 126,891 (48.7) |
| Black | 213,868 (38.8) | 229,075 (41.5) |
| Hispanic | 228,666 (34.3) | 256,144 (38.4) |
| Age in 2018 | ||
| 18–24 | 54,293 (17.5) | 62,714 (20.2) |
| 25–34 | 93,799 (22.3) | 106,768 (25.4) |
| 35–44 | 146,880 (24.7) | 175,494 (29.6) |
| 45–54 | 197,600 (27.7) | 243,555 (34.2) |
| 55–64 | 305,563 (39.9) | 354,070 (46.2) |
| ≥65 | 1,546,117 (56.5) | 1,597,662 (58.4) |
| Income | ||
| $100 K+ | 773,107 (41.3) | 880,049 (47.1) |
| $75–$99 K | 399,646 (44.1) | 431,256 (47.6) |
| $60–$74 K | 274,902 (43.4) | 293,833 (46.3) |
| $50–$59 K | 198,171 (43.0) | 209,695 (45.5) |
| $40–$49 K | 172,018 (40.9) | 181,418 (43.1) |
| <$40 K | 526,408 (42.2) | 544,012 (43.6) |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor Degree Plus | 506,179 (45.4) | 578,758 (52.0) |
| Less than Bachelor Degree | 1,299,227 (42.3) | 1,399,255 (45.5) |
| High school diploma | 529,193 (40.0) | 551,997 (41.7) |
| Less than 12th grade | 9,653 (34.5) | 10,253 (36.6) |
| Medical history | ||
| Diagnosed with influenza last flu season | ||
| No | 2,308,168 (42.3) | 2,497,828 (45.9) |
| Yes | 36,084 (46.3) | 42,435 (43.6) |
| Received influenza vaccine last flu season | ||
| No | 474,898 (14.6) | 621,419 (19.5) |
| Yes | 1,869,354 (81.5) | 1,918,844 (81.9) |