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Improvements made on Nevada immunization rates

Posted at 8:17 PM, Mar 16, 2017
and last updated 2017-03-16 23:17:25-04

Progress is being made in youth and adolescent immunization levels in Nevada.

According to a report from America's Health Rankings, Nevada has climbed to 35th this year after being 38th in 2015. Meningitis immunizations have increased along with immunizations among toddlers.

The state ranks 42nd in senior health and 47th in the health of women and children.