Connecticut’s efforts to prevent and control outbreaks of infectious diseases have been stronger than most states, according to a study by Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
The study ranked states based on 10 criteria, from public health funding to vaccination rates, lab testing capacity and HIV screening.
The state scored seven out of 10, tying with Delaware, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island and Washington.
New Hampshire earned the highest score — an eight out of 10.
Connecticut lost points for not requiring HPV vaccinations or providing funding for education on the topic, as well as not vaccinating at least half of its population for the flu.
However, Connecticut was one of only two states to have vaccinated at least 90 percent of preschoolers against whooping cough.
