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 8, 2021AVAC Leads Stakeholders in Support Letter for IIS Modernization
February 8, 2021 Dear Leaders Schumer, McConnell, Pelosi and McCarthy, As the Congress and our nation continue to respond to the public health emergency that is overtaking our nation, members of AVAC join with partners and allies to ask that the Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act (H.R. 550) be considered as part of any next Covid-19 […]
Letters to Congress COVID-19 Response
February 2, 2021AVAC 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
January 27, 2021AVAC 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
January 27, 2021AVAC Asks CMS for Clarification on Physician Fee Schedule Update
January 22, 2021 Dear Director Blackford: On behalf of members of the Adult Vaccine Access Coalition (AVAC), we write respectfully to request that CMS provide clarifying instruction to the MACs, following the Physician Fee Schedule Update of January 7, 2021, that payment amounts set in the final CY21 MPFS rule for immunization administration services described […]
Letters to Administration Supporting Providers
January 21, 2021HHS Releases Updated Draft of National Strategic Plan for Vaccines 2021-2025
The Vaccines National Strategic Plan 2021–2025 (Plan) provides a vision for the U.S. vaccine and immunization enterprise for the next five years. The Plan articulates a comprehensive strategy to enhance all aspects of vaccines and vaccination including research and development, safety, vaccine knowledge and confidence, increased access and use of routinely recommended vaccines, and global […]
Reports Benefits of Immunization
January 6, 2021Building 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
January 5, 2021AVAC Advises CMS on Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
January 4, 2021 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-9912-IFC P.O. Box 8016, Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 comports RE: RIN 0938-AU35: Additional Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency CMS-9912-IFC To Whom It May Concern: As participants in the Adult Vaccine Access Coalition (AVAC), […]
Letters to Administration COVID-19 Response
December 9, 2020Developing the 2020 National Vaccine Plan
A comprehensive 2020 Vaccines National Strategic Plan (VNSP) is more important now than ever before. As our nation prepares for upcoming COVID-19 vaccines, we know that issues of equitable distribution and access for all–particularly for the populations most at risk– are critical in determining the pace and success of the nation’s recovery. Allocation, distribution, access, and utilization of the COVID-19 vaccine will likely be the greatest public health effort of our generation. And while this effort will present significant challenges, it also brings a new opportunity to expand the strength of existing immunization program infrastructure in the United States.
Blogs Benefits of Immunization
December 4, 2020AVAC Member Launches New Educational Website on COVID Vaccine
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), an AVAC member, announced the launch of a new educational website, COVID Vaccine Facts. The goal of the website is to address frequent questions about COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine development, with a specific focus on educating both providers and the general public in the US. On the website, which is […]
Fact Sheets COVID-19 Response
December 4, 2020AVAC Responds to Request for Information on the Vaccines National Strategic Plan Draft
December 3, 2020 David Kim, M.D. Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy Department of Health and Human Services200 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: Request for Information (RFI): Vaccines National Strategic Plan Draft Available for Public Comment Dear Dr. Kim, As participants in the Adult Vaccine Access Coalition (AVAC), we appreciate the opportunity to comment […]
Letters to Administration Benefits of Immunization