• AVAC Urges House to Support Full Funding of Immunization-Related Activities at the Department of Health and Human Services.

    March 10, 2021  Dear Chairwoman DeLauro and Ranking Member Cole,  As members of the Adult Vaccine Access Coalition (AVAC), we write to ask for full funding of immunization-related activities at the Department of Health and Human Services as part of the fiscal year (FY) 2022 Labor, Health and Human Services (LHHS), and Education Appropriations bill.  […]

    Letters to Congress Appropriations/Funding for Immunization
  • AVAC Urges Support of the Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act

    Dear Representatives Kuster and Bucshon,  As the Congress and our nation continue to respond to the public health emergency that is overtaking our nation, members of the Adult Vaccine Access Coalition (AVAC) thank you for introducing the Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act.  Immunizations are essential to protecting individuals across the life course from vaccine-preventable diseases and […]

    Letters to Congress Appropriations/Funding for Immunization
  • AVAC Urges Support of Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act

     January 22, 2021  Dear Senator Smith and Representative Underwood, As the Congress and our nation continue to respond to the public health emergency that is overtaking our country, members of the Adult Vaccine Access Coalition (AVAC) thank you for introducing the Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act. This legislation would provide robust funding to develop, scale, […]

    Letters to Congress Appropriations/Funding for Immunization
  • Building Trust in and Access to a COVID-19 Vaccine Among People of Color and Tribal Nations

    AVAC manager Abby Bownas was honored to be part of a discussion in October 2020 on building confidence in COVID-19 vaccines among communities of color. Led by TFAH, the National Medical Association, and UnidosUS, the purpose of the convening was to advise policymakers on the barriers to vaccine receptivity within communities of color and tribal […]

    Reports Appropriations/Funding for Immunization
  • AVAC Joins Stakeholders in Letter to Congress About Preparing for COVID-19 Vaccine

    October 22, 2020 Dear Majority Leader McConnell, Speaker Pelosi, and Minority Leaders Schumer and McCarthy: As the nation continues to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative that the federal government, in coordination with state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as public health, primary care physicians, pharmacists, and other health care providers […]

    Letters to Congress Appropriations/Funding for Immunization
  • AVAC Sends Recommendations on Immunization Infrastructure During COVID Pandemic

    Adult Vaccine Access Coalition’s Recommendations to Strengthen Immunization Infrastructure for COVID-19 Response The Adult Vaccine Access Coalition (AVAC) would like to take this opportunity to share ideas to help strengthen and enhance immunization infrastructure in the context of COVID-19 public health response efforts. The CARES Act provided an infusion of resources to help address immediate […]

    Letters to Congress Appropriations/Funding for Immunization
  • AVAC Comments on Executive Order Aimed at Modernizing Influenza Vaccines in the United States to Promote National Security and Public Health

    December 12, 2019 Robert Kadlec, M.D., MTM&H, M.S., Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response 200 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20201 RE: Comments on Executive Order on Modernizing Influenza Vaccines in the United States to Promote National Security and Public Health. Dear Assistant Secretary Kadlec, On behalf of the Adult Vaccine Access Coalition (AVAC), we […]

    Letters to Administration Appropriations/Funding for Immunization
  • AVAC Urges Full Funding of Immunization-related Activities at HHS

    March 15, 2018 The Honorable Tom Cole Chairman House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee 2358B Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Rosa DeLauro Ranking Member House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee 2413 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Chairmen Cole […]

    Letters to Congress Appropriations/Funding for Immunization
  • The Essential Role of Public Health in Immunization

    August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NAIM), an annual observance to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages.  Immunizations are a highly cost-effective form of preventive medicine that protect health and save lives.  The public health system that plays such an important role in making sure people receive their recommended immunizations must be supported.

    Blogs Appropriations/Funding for Immunization
  • AVAC Expresses Concern to House Appropriations Leaders About Proposed Funding Cuts to Immunization-Related Activities at HHS

    July 18, 2017 The Honorable Tom Cole Chairman House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Subcommittee 2358B Rayburn Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Rosa DeLauro Ranking Member House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Subcommittee 1016 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Chairman Cole and […]

    Letters to Congress Appropriations/Funding for Immunization
  • AVAC Sends Letter to Majority Leader McConnell and Chairmen Hatch, Alexander, and Enzi about American Health Care Act of 2017

    June 12, 2017 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader United States Senate S-230 U.S. Capitol Building Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Orrin Hatch Chairman Senate Finance Committee 219 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Lamar Alexander Chairman Senate HELP Committee 428 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Michael Enzi […]

    Letters to Congress Appropriations/Funding for Immunization
  • AVAC Asks Members of the House To Prioritize Access to Immunizations when they Consider the American Health Care Act (AHCA)

    March 21, 2017 Dear Representative, As members of the Adult Vaccine Access Coalition (AVAC), we hope you will ensure Americans of all ages have full access to immunizations that improve health and protect lives as you consider the American Health Care Act (AHCA) and other related health care reform legislation. AVAC includes more than fifty […]

    Letters to Congress Appropriations/Funding for Immunization