Fentress County

Public Health Snapshot & Risk Analysis

Strengthening School Safety

Currently, 82.1% of Fentress County kindergarteners are fully vaccinated. With 16% of records missing or incomplete, there is a significant opportunity to reach the 95% community immunity threshold and protect schools from preventable outbreaks.

Public Health Map

Measles Risk Analysis. Data collaboration: Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and Icahn School of Medicine. Map: ABC TV Data Team.

0% County Up-To-Date
0% Missing/Incomplete
0% Religious Exemptions
0 VFC Providers

Strategic Roadmap

1. Reducing the 16% Data Gap

A large portion of the unprotected population is due to missing or incomplete documentation rather than explicit refusal.

Priority
Enable school registrars to sync directly with the state registry to reconcile "incomplete" statuses.
2. Expanding VFC Access

With only 2 Vaccines for Children (VFC) providers currently in the county, geographical access may be a barrier for families.

Access
Support mobile clinic initiatives to reach rural areas furthest from existing providers.
3. Community Education

Addressing the 1.9% religious exemption rate requires trusted communication from local leaders and medical professionals.

Engagement
Utilize the Narrative Playbook to train local ambassadors in science-based, empathetic outreach.
4. Policy Advocacy

Sustainable improvement requires a supportive policy environment that supports completion of multi-dose series.

Advocacy
Provide policy analysis on vaccine requirements and encourage advocacy.
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