Restoring Community Protection

Strategic Health Roadmap for Greenville County, SC

The Current Landscape

Greenville County is facing a critical downward shift in community immunity. Our student immunization rate has fallen from a safe 95.2% to 92.0%, moving the county below the threshold required to prevent the spread of highly contagious diseases like measles. This decline coincides with a sharp rise in religious exemptions, which have nearly doubled from 3.6% to 6.0%. With a robust network of 50 VFC providers, Greenville possesses the infrastructure necessary to reverse this trend if proactive outreach and access optimization are prioritized.

0% ▼ Immunization Rate
Was 95.2% (21-22)
0% ▲ Religious Exemptions
Was 3.6% (21-22)
0 VFC Providers
Extensive Access Network

Strategic Priorities

1. Halting the Decline

The drop to 92% places Greenville at increased risk. Restoring the 95% herd immunity standard is essential for the safety of all students.

Urgency
Coordinate with GCS school nurses to identify pockets of under-vaccination and provide direct catch-up resources.
2. Addressing Hesitancy

With exemptions rising to 6%, administrative solutions must be paired with community-based dialogue and education.

Engagement
Partner with local medical and community leaders to share science-based facts about vaccine safety and community protection.
3. Maximizing the Provider Network

Greenville has 50 VFC providers—one of the largest networks in the state. The focus should be on making these resources highly visible.

Access
Provide a map identifying all 50 VFC locations for easy family navigation.
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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