Strengthening the Coast

Strategic Public Health Roadmap for Charleston County

The Regional Landscape

Charleston County currently maintains a vaccination rate of 92.9%. While this represents a strong majority of our students, it remains 2.1% below the threshold required for community immunity. With a religious exemption rate of 3.5% and an exceptional network of 33 VFC providers, the challenge in Charleston is not access to care, but rather bridging the gap between available resources and community trust.

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Target: 95%
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Exceptional Access Network

Strategic Recommendations

1. Leveraging the Network

With 33 VFC providers, Charleston has the highest density of access in the region. The goal is to ensure every family knows where their nearest provider is.

Access
Launch a "Find Your Provider" digital campaign to map all 33 locations for parents.
2. Trust & Dialogue

The 3.5% religious exemption rate suggests that administrative solutions must be paired with cultural engagement.

Community
Partner with local faith and community leaders to host informative sessions on public health safety.
3. School Health Support

Support CCSD nurses in managing the 7.1% gap of students who are currently under-vaccinated or have incomplete records.

Efficiency
Streamline digital record sharing between VFC providers and school health offices.
4. Driving Policy Change

Sustainable improvement requires a supportive policy environment that prioritizes student health.

Advocacy
Provide policy analysis on vaccine requirements and encourage advocacy.
Turn data into action—connect with your lawmakers and help shape policies that protect your community.
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