The Exemption Challenge

A Strategic Roadmap for Forsyth County Public Health

The Current Landscape

Forsyth County is performing exceptionally well compared to regional trends, yet the finish line remains just out of reach. With a 94.58% Kindergarten Immunization Rate, the county is less than 0.5% away from the herd immunity "Gold Standard." Religious exemptions are relatively low at 4.71%, indicating that the community largely supports vaccination, but vigilance is required to close the final gap.

Forsyth County Measles Risk
0% Kindergarten Rate
Target: 95% (Near Goal)
0% Religious Exemptions
Below State Average
0% Toddler MMR Rate
Strong Start (19-35 Mos)
0% Toddler DTaP Rate
High Compliance
0% Childcare Certs
Documented Coverage

Strategic Recommendations

1. The Last Mile

We are only 0.42% away from herd immunity. Efforts should focus on identifying the specific pockets of missing data.

Targeting
Audit the 0.71% "Not Up-To-Date" records to correct administrative errors or missing paperwork.
2. Maintain Momentum

With 90.86% coverage in childcare and high toddler rates, the early childhood system is working.

Reinforcement
Celebrate high-performing childcare centers to create social proof for incoming parents.
3. Monitor Exemptions

At 4.71%, exemptions are manageable, but they can rise quickly if misinformation spreads.

Vigilance
Establish an early-warning system if exemption requests spike in specific zip codes.
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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