Closing the Gap

A Strategic Roadmap for Spartanburg County Public Health

The Current Landscape

Spartanburg County faces a distinct challenge. While our school immunization rate sits at 90%, it remains below the 95% threshold needed for community immunity. Unlike other counties struggling with missing records (only 1.7% here), our primary hurdle is a high Religious Exemption rate of 8.2%. However, with 21 VFC providers in the network, we have a strong foundation for access.

0% Immunization Rate
Target: 95%
0% Religious Exemptions
Primary Barrier
0 VFC Providers
Strong Access Network

Strategic Recommendations

1. Bridging the Trust Gap

With an 8.2% religious exemption rate, the challenge is not administrative—it is cultural. We must address hesitancy through dialogue.

Education
Launch community education campaigns to address vaccine hesitancy and misconceptions.
Outreach
Partner with faith leaders to foster open conversations about public health.
2. Maximizing Our Network

With 21 VFC providers, we have the infrastructure. The goal now is ensuring these resources are fully utilized by the community.

Optimization
Coordinate provider hours and locations to ensure even coverage across the county.
3. Maintaining Data Rigor

With only 1.7% of records missing or incomplete, our schools are doing an excellent job. We must maintain this high standard.

Support
Continue supporting school nurses and administrators with current best practices.
Vigilance
Ensure new enrollments are processed quickly to keep the "Missing" rate low.
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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