New Mexico Vaccination Statistics

NM Childhood Immunization Rates

New Mexico vaccination statistics are derived from several sources. The National Immunization Survey (NIS) is a telephone survey carried out by CDC in each state every year. Randomly chosen households with a child 19-35 months of age in each state are interviewed about the child's immunization history and the information obtained is then confirmed with the child's provider by questionnaire. These data provide estimates of vaccination coverage that are typically associated with 95% confidence intervals of 4-8% (+/- 4-8%).

The latest NIS results were released in March 2008 for the period of July 2006 through June 2007. New Mexico's coverage rate for the 4:3:1:3:3:1 series (4 DTaP, 3 Polio, 1 MMR, 3 Hib, 3 Hep B, and 1 Varicella) was 78.4% (+/- 5.7%). See N.M. and U.S. rates over time below.

Provider Vaccination Coverage/CASA Rates

Immunization coverage rates are also measured at the provider level via assessments carry out in provider offices using the Clinical Assessment Software Application (CASA). These assessments are part of the Assessment, Feedback, Incentives, and Exchange (AFIX) quality improvement process recommended by CDC. These rates are available only to the provider.

Click here for the 2007 NM CASA Results.