Protecting Chester Families

The Current Landscape

Chester County is experiencing a concerning shift in public health metrics. Since the 2021-2022 school year, our student immunization rate has fallen from 96.2% to 92.1%, effectively dropping the county below the safety threshold required for community immunity. During this same period, religious exemptions have surged from 1.1% to 5.2%. With 5 VFC providers serving the county, we must prioritize community trust and access to reverse this trend and protect our schools.