Protecting the Standard

Strategic Health Roadmap for Chesterfield County, SC

The Current Landscape

Chesterfield County continues to be a regional leader in community protection, maintaining a robust 96.7% student immunization rate. While the county remains safely above the 95% herd immunity threshold, recent data shows a slight decline from 97.1% in 2021-2022. Additionally, religious exemptions have increased from 0.5% to 1.4%. With 5 VFC providers serving our families, we have the infrastructure to maintain this high standard through proactive community engagement and sustained access.

0% ▼ Immunization Rate
Was 97.1% (21-22)
0% ▲ Religious Exemptions
Was 0.5% (21-22)
0 VFC Providers
County Access Network

Strategic Priorities

1. Maintaining the Shield

Chesterfield's 96.7% rate is excellent. Our priority is ensuring this success does not lead to complacency as regional rates fluctuate.

Stability
Continue annual audits and support for school administrators to ensure 100% data accuracy and record compliance.
2. Proactive Education

The rise in exemptions from 0.5% to 1.4% highlights a subtle shift. Providing parents with science-based facts early is essential.

Engagement
Support pediatricians to help them navigate vaccine-related questions from new parents.
3. Optimizing VFC Access

Our 5 VFC providers are the county's backbone. Ensuring rural families have easy paths to these providers supports our high rates.

Access
Promote the "Cost-Free Vaccine" message through local community centers and church bulletins.
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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