Protecting Transylvania Families

Strengthening Community Immunity

Transylvania County faces a localized risk as we work on bridging the trust gap in our community. While 84.53% of kindergarteners are currently up-to-date (up 0.03 from 2024), the county's significant 10.07% exemption rate (down 1.13 from 2024) indicates a broader cultural shift, not just an administrative barrier. Reversing this trend is essential to reach the 95% threshold required to protect our schools from preventable outbreaks. To address this challenge, our intervention focuses on equipping local, trusted messengers with culturally relevant communication tools. By supporting our network of 3 VFC providers, this strategy aims to rebuild community relationships, reduce vaccine hesitancy at the neighborhood level, and foster a truly resilient community.