Strengthening Vaccine Access

AVAC Infographic Shows Communities of Color Have Immunization Rates

Adult Vaccination Rates Too Low – Putting Our Nation’s Health and Pocketbook at Risk, Says New Coalition

Every year, more than 50,000 adults die from vaccine preventable diseases and thousands more suffer serious health problems that could have been prevented by accessing recommended immunizations. In response, a diverse group of healthcare providers, vaccine makers, pharmacies, public health organizations, and patient and consumer groups today launched the Adult Vaccine Access Coalition (AVAC) to change this.

HHS Releases National Adult Immunization Plan

The NAIP is a five-year national plan released by the National Vaccine Program Office at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The NAIP is intended to facilitate coordinated action by federal and nonfederal partners to protect public health and achieve optimal prevention of infectious diseases and their consequences through vaccination of adults.  The […]