Excellence in Immunity

Strategic Health Roadmap for Lee County, SC

The Current Landscape

Lee County continues to strengthen its community health shield, reaching a student immunization rate of 97.2%. This progress marks a positive trend from 96.7% in 2021, keeping the county well above the critical 95% safety threshold. While religious exemptions have increased slightly from 0.3% to 0.7%, the overall coverage remains among the strongest in the region. With 2 VFC providers serving the county, our focus remains on sustaining these high levels of protection.

0% ▲ Immunization Rate

Was 96.7% (2021)

0% ▲ Religious Exemptions

Was 0.3% (2021)

0 VFC Providers

County Access Network

Strategic Priorities

1. Sustaining the 95% Standard

Lee County’s 97.2% coverage is a regional success story. Maintaining this momentum is vital to preventing any future slide toward the safety threshold.

Continuity

Provide ongoing recognition and technical support to school health teams in Bishopville to ensure continued high compliance.

2. Proactive Education

The small rise in exemptions indicates a need for continued, science-based dialogue to maintain community confidence in health protocols.

Engagement

Work with local medical providers to share factual, peer-to-peer resources during routine pediatric wellness checkups.

3. Supporting Access Hubs

With 2 VFC providers, access is stable but concentrated. Ensuring every family knows how to utilize these cost-free services is essential.

Access

Promote VFC provider locations through local community centers and church bulletins to ensure 100% awareness for all residents.

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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