Stability and Resilience

Strategic Health Roadmap for Union County, SC

The Current Landscape

Union County continues to maintain a student immunization rate of 96.4%, holding steady above the critical herd immunity threshold. While this coverage is strong, recent data show a decline from 98.7% in 2021 and a doubling of religious exemptions from 0.7% to 1.8%. With 6 VFC providers serving the community, we must focus on reinforcing these safety margins and addressing emerging concerns through localized engagement.

0% ▼ Immunization Rate
Was 98.7% (2021)
0% ▲ Religious Exemptions
Was 0.7% (2021)
0 VFC Providers
Local Access Points

Strategic Priorities

1. Maintaining the 95% Standard

Union is successfully maintaining community immunity. Our priority is ensuring that school systems have the continued support to prevent any further slide toward the safety threshold.

Stability
Continue annual record reviews and support for school health teams to maintain 100% data accuracy and compliance.
2. Respectful Community Dialogue

The rise in religious exemptions suggests a shift in perspectives. Addressing concerns with science-based facts is key to community trust.

Engagement
Partner with local medical providers to host informational sessions focusing on the safety and communal benefits of vaccines.
3. Supporting VFC Providers

Our 6 VFC providers are the local front line. Ensuring their visibility helps families access cost-free protection easily.

Access
Distribute a map of all VFC provider locations to parents during the kindergarten and 7th-grade registration windows.
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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