Community Resilience

A Strategic Roadmap for Union County Public Health

The Current Landscape

Union County faces a critical challenge in community health. Current data shows a 84.86% Kindergarten Immunization Rate, falling significantly below the 95% threshold required for herd immunity. This risk is amplified by a high 13.76% Religious Exemption rate. While toddler MMR coverage is slightly higher at 87.3%, there is a clear downward trend as children reach school age that requires immediate strategic intervention.

Union County Measles Risk
0% Kindergarten Rate
Target: 95% (Not Met)
0% Religious Exemptions
High Risk Level
0% Toddler MMR Rate
Gap to Herd Immunity
0% Toddler DTaP Rate
Target: 90%
0% Childcare Compliance
Incomplete Records

Strategic Recommendations

1. Urgent Intervention

The Kindergarten immunization rate of 84.86% leaves the community vulnerable to preventable outbreaks.

Priority
Launch a targeted "Catch-Up" campaign for the -1.38% "not up-to-date" gap and late-entry students.
2. Religious Exemption Dialogue

A 13.76% exemption rate is among the highest in the region, suggesting a need for deep community engagement.

Engagement
Collaborate with local faith leaders to discuss the communal benefit of protection and clarify health myths.
3. Early Childhood Focus

Toddler DTaP rates (79%) are concerningly low, putting the youngest residents at risk for Pertussis.

Pediatrics
Work with local pediatricians to automate reminders for the DTaP 4-dose series completion.
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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