The Coverage Gap

A Strategic Roadmap for Clayton County Public Health

The Current Landscape

Clayton County faces a critical access and completion challenge. While religious exemptions are low (3.16%), the Kindergarten Up-To-Date rate is only 83.38%. This is largely driven by a high 13.46% Not Up-To-Date rate, suggesting barriers to healthcare access rather than intentional refusal. Addressing the 79% DTaP toddler rate is essential for long-term community protection.

Measles Risk by Zip

Measles Risk. Data for mapping from collaboration between Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai. Map Design by ABC owned TV stations data team.

0% Kindergarten Rate
Target: 95% (Action Required)
0% Not Up-To-Date
Non-Exemption Gap
0% Toddler MMR Rate
Below 90% Threshold
0% Toddler DTaP Rate
Significant Risk Area
0% Childcare Certificates
High System Engagement

Strategic Recommendations

1. Removing Barriers to Access

With 13.46% of children simply "behind" rather than exempted, the issue is access. We must bring the vaccines to the families.

Access
Deploy mobile vaccination units to high-density housing and community hubs to close the "behind schedule" gap.
2. Prioritizing DTaP Completion

A 79% DTaP rate leaves toddlers vulnerable to pertussis. The 4th dose drop-off must be addressed through provider outreach.

Clinical
Launch a "Fourth Dose" campaign with local pediatricians to ensure the toddler series is completed.
3. Leveraging Childcare Success

92.6% of children in care have certificates. We must use these centers as the primary point of contact for health education.

Engagement
Partner with childcare directors to host "Wellness Days" where parents can update records on-site.
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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