With vaccinations among the most discussed public health issues in recent months, New Yorkers may be surprised to learn that they’re lagging behind roughly half the country in vaccinating themselves and their children.

WalletHub, an online financial advisory site, this week released a new study, States that Vaccinate the Most, with New York ranking in the middle of the pack despite recent efforts to encourage and expand access to vaccinations.

“Seeing as being anti vaccination has become trendy in some circles and misinformation is all over the internet, it’s more crucial now than ever to spread awareness of the benefits of vaccines and make sure as many people as possible receive potentially life-saving immunizations,” said Wallethub analyst Chip Lupo.

“The states that vaccinate the mo

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