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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February 10, 2020The Essential Role of Physicians in Immunization
It should come as no surprise then that patients are far more likely to receive an immunization when a provider has recommended it. Vaccines are an essential tool in a medical professional’s arsenal of preventive health measures as they strive to keep Americans of all ages and walks of life leading healthy and active lives.
Blogs Supporting Providers
February 4, 2020CDC Releases 2020 Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule
Adult Schedule, by Vaccine and Age Group
Fact Sheets Benefits of Immunization
January 31, 2020CDC Releases Calendar of Vaccine-Related Events and Meetings
Find a calendar of events and meetings related to vaccines and immunizations at this link from the CDC.
Fact Sheets Benefits of Immunization
January 21, 2020Vaccine Infrastructure And Education Is The Best Medical Investment Our Country Can Make
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared vaccines to be one of the most important public health interventions of the twentieth century, second only to clean water. Yet, we are seeing an increase in preventable infectious disease outbreaks, gaps in long-standing vaccine practices, and a growth in sociodemographic disparities in vaccination rates, particularly among children who live in rural areas or who are uninsured.
Blogs Vaccine Infrastructure
January 8, 2020AVAC Responds to HHS’s Value-Based Transformation Initiative
December 20, 2019 Ed Simcox HHS Chief Technology Officer U.S. Department of Health & Human Services 200 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: Request for Information – PreventionX Dear Mr. Simcox, On behalf of the Adult Vaccine Access Coalition (AVAC), we appreciate the opportunity to share our thoughts in response to the Department of […]
Letters to Administration Benefits of Immunization
December 17, 2019AVAC Provided Feedback to House Members Developing “Cures 2.0”
December 16, 2019 The Honorable Diana DeGette US House of Representatives 2111 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Fred Upton US House of Representatives 2183 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representatives DeGette and Upton, The Adult Vaccine Access Coalition (AVAC) appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback that will help […]
Letters to Congress Eliminating Disparities
December 12, 2019AVAC 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
November 13, 2019AVAC Commends Introduction of the Protecting Seniors Act
November 13, 2019 Dear Representatives Shalala, Buchson, Kuster, and Roe, As members of the Adult Vaccine Access Coalition (AVAC), we would like to take this opportunity to commend you for introducing the Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2019. AVAC consists of more than fifty organizational leaders in health and public health who are committed […]
Letters to Congress Reducing Financial Barriers
October 25, 2019AVAC Makes Recommendations for the Development of the 2020 National Vaccine Plan
October 24, 2019 Tammy R. Beckham, DVM, PhD Director, Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 200 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: Request for Information (RFI) from Non-Federal Stakeholders: Developing the 2020 National Vaccine Plan Dear Dr. Beckham, On behalf of the Adult Vaccine Access Coalition […]
Letters to Administration Eliminating Disparities
October 18, 2019APIC Releases Position Statement on State Vaccine Policies
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) released their vaccine position statement. Read their statement here. You can learn more about APIC’s vaccine work here.
Reports Benefits of Immunization