Resources
AVAC has developed a variety of resources for policymakers, health care providers, and our immunization partners. Explore all of the resources below or use our filters to narrow your search by type of resource and by type of policy.
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April 17, 2025AVAC Quarterly Update Newsletter (March 2025)
Access our 2025 Quarter 1 newsletter here.
Newsletter
April 10, 2025AVAC Letter of Support for Appropriations Funding for FY2026
AVAC submitted a letter to House and Senate Appropriators requesting increased funding for immunization-related activities as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services (LHHS), and Education Appropriations bill, including: $1.1 billion for the National Immunization Program $241 million for Influenza Planning and Response at CDC’s NCIRD; and $150 million for CDC’s […]
Letters to Congress Appropriations/Funding for Immunization
April 8, 2025What is ACIP?
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a public-facing, transparent committee established by Congress and convened by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Download the factsheet.
Fact Sheets Vaccine Infrastructure
January 28, 2025AVAC Comments on Contract Year 2026 Proposed Medicare & Medicaid Rule
On January 27, 2025, AVAC submitted comments on the proposed rule, “Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.” Specifically: Support codifying that any ACIP-recommended adult vaccine is exempted from […]
Letters to Administration Strengthening Vaccine Access
May 14, 2024Improving Vaccination Rates Through Strengthening and Sustaining Immunization Infrastructure
A strong immunization infrastructure promotes disease prevention and mitigates the potential widespread consequences of a devastating disease outbreak. Download the factsheet.
Fact Sheets Vaccine Infrastructure
May 6, 2024Provider Support is Key to Adult Vaccine Access
To increase vaccine access and utilization, we must strengthen the policy and payment environment for vaccines, including supporting providers through educational resources and addressing the unique challenges that come with stocking, carrying and administering vaccines in various health care settings. Download the factsheet.
Fact Sheets Supporting Providers
April 30, 2024AVAC Letter of Support for Appropriations Funding for FY2025
AVAC submitted a letter to Chairwoman Baldwin, Chairman Aderholt, and Ranking Members Capito and DeLauro asking for increased funding of immunization-related activities as part of the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Appropriations bill, including: $1.6 billion for the National Immunization Program; $241 million for Influenza Planning and Response at CDC’s NCIRD; and $150 million for CDC’s […]
Letters to Congress Appropriations/Funding for Immunization
April 26, 2024Infographic on Health Care Savings for Older Adults
In 2021, 3.4 million older adults paid $234 million in out-of-pocket costs for vaccines. Thanks to Congressional action, Medicare Part D enrollees can now get those vaccines for free. Download the infographic.
Infographics Reducing Financial Barriers
April 3, 2024Access to Vaccines is Key to Healthy Aging
Staying up to date on all vaccinations is important to reduce the risk of infectious diseases. As we age, vaccines protect us and preserve our health, especially if we have chronic conditions like heart or lung disease and diabetes. Download the factsheet.
Fact Sheets Benefits of Immunization
April 1, 2024Examining Provider-Focused Vaccine Policy Reforms
Immunization is an important component of public health and preventive care; however, for adults, uptake of Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)-recommended vaccines is below national targets. This white paper from Avalere, funded by AVAC, details providers’ efforts to stock, administer, and receive payment for vaccines, and highlights considerations for patient access and potential future […]
Reports Supporting Providers