Early Protection Gap

A Strategic Roadmap for Chattahoochee County Public Health

The Current Landscape

Chattahoochee County presents a unique public health story. We have achieved a perfect 100% Kindergarten Immunization Rate and have successfully minimized hesitancy with a 0% Religious Exemption Rate. However, a significant gap exists in early childhood intervention, with only 65.3% and 53.7% of toddlers (19-35 months) fully covered for MMR and DTaP, suggesting that access to care before school age is our primary hurdle.

0% Kindergarten Rate
Target: 95% (Exceeded)
10% Religious Exemptions
No Current Barrier
0% Toddler MMR Rate
Critical Gap (19-35 Mos)
0% Toddler DTaP Rate
Critical Gap (19-35 Mos)
0 VFC Providers
Serving Entire County

Strategic Recommendations

1. Improving Early Access

With 100% compliance at school entry but low toddler rates, the issue is getting children seen before school starts.

Access
Expand mobile clinic hours to reach families with young children who lack transport.
Partnership
Collaborate with WIC and early childcare centers (98.3% certified) to check records earlier.
2. Maintaining Excellence

Chattahoochee County is a model for school enforcement. We must ensure this perfect standard does not slip.

Best Practice
Document and share the county's successful intake procedures as a model for the state.
3. Leveraging Low Resistance

With 0% religious exemptions, we have a receptive community. We do not need to fight hesitancy, only logistical barriers.

Logistics
Focus resources entirely on convenience: after-hours clinics and transportation assistance.
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.
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