Protecting the Standard

Strategic Health Roadmap for Clarendon County, SC

The Current Landscape

Clarendon County is a leader in community protection, maintaining a robust 98.0% student immunization rate. While the county remains well above the 95% safety threshold, recent data shows a minor decrease from 98.2% in 2021-2022. Additionally, religious exemptions have moved from 0.5% to 1.2%. With 3 VFC providers serving our residents, our focus remains on sustaining this high level of community immunity through vigilant record-keeping and proactive engagement.

0% ▼ Immunization Rate
Was 98.2% (21-22)
0% ▲ Religious Exemptions
Was 0.5% (21-22)
0 VFC Providers
Key Access Points

Strategic Priorities

1. Sustaining Herd Immunity

Clarendon's 98% rate is among the best in the state. Maintenance requires continued partnership between the health department and school officials.

Stability
Perform biannual record audits to ensure that the 2% gap does not widen into vulnerable clusters.
2. Proactive Communication

The small rise in exemptions (0.5% to 1.2%) should be addressed through science-based education for new parents.

Education
Support VFC providers to help them navigate vaccine-related questions from new parents.
3. Optimizing the VFC Network

With 3 providers, access is concentrated. Ensuring families in rural areas have transportation to these sites is critical.

Access
Explore mobile vaccination partnerships for residents living outside of the Manning and Turbeville hubs.
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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