The community health nurse believes that immunization rates in a lower-socioeconomic section of the city are probably below the target set by the state health department. Which action should the nurse take first to intervene with this health problem?

C Join a political action group that focuses attention on the issue in the local news media. A Review current epidemiological population data that might document a low immunization rate. B Call a meeting of citizens to inform them of the importance of having their children immunized. D Partner with a local children's hospital in setting up free 'shot' clinics in the neighborhood.