As of the writing of this article, more than 454,000,000 doses of COVID-19 have been distributed across the United States (via CNN). This data was updated on November 28th, and shows that 68.79% of Americans have been fully or partially immunized against the virus. Our World in Data). The states currently leading with the highest rates of partial vaccination are those in the Northeast, with Massachusetts ranking at 84.78%, followed by New Hampshire at 84.72%, and Vermont standing at 84.31%, according to U.S. News & World Report.
The rates of vaccination vary according to age, gender, and race. Women in the U.S. are more likely to get vaccinated than men. As of November 24, full vaccination rates for women were 61%, compared with 57% for men (via). CDC). Additionally, Americans aged 65-74 have the highest vaccination rates in the United States, while 18-to-24-year-olds have lower vaccination rates than adults. According to CNNWhite people are getting vaccinated at a higher rate than Hispanic or Black individuals. This is partly due to the healthcare systemic barriers faced by minority communities across the country. CDC).