Title
Vote on a request to approve $5,000 Early Childhood Immunization Award Funds
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote on a request to approve $5,000 Early Childhood Immunization Award Funds
Introduction & Background: Chatham County Public Health Department staff and partners hard work has made Chatham County a leader in the state and the country for early child vaccinations. Chatham County regularly ranks #1 in the state in immunization rates among children ages 0 to 36 months. In each of the past three years, these rates have exceeded 90 percent, well above the statewide county average.
Discussion & Analysis: The Chatham County Health Department has achieved this with an innovative approach blending policy changes, training, tracking, feedback gathering and follow-up with childcare facilities.
These funds are prize monies attached to a statewide Child Health Award received at the North Carolina Public Health Association conference in December 2018.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan:
Budgetary Impact: No Local Funding Requested
Recommendation: Vote on a request to approve $5,000 Early Childhood Immunization Award Funds