Maternal Vaccination Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Maternal Vaccination Act, aims to improve awareness and access to vaccinations for pregnant and postpartum individuals. It modifies existing public health programs to specifically address low vaccination rates within these groups and to promote equitable vaccination access. The bill increases funding for a national campaign focused on maternal vaccination and expands activities to specifically target racial and ethnic minority groups. It also seeks to improve vaccination rates for both pregnant and postpartum individuals and their children.
Key provisions
- Establishes a Maternal Vaccination Awareness and Equity Campaign.
- Modifies the Public Health Service Act to prioritize vaccination awareness among pregnant and postpartum individuals.
- Updates funding levels for the campaign, increasing it for years 2027-2031.
- Expands campaign activities to include increasing vaccination rates in racial and ethnic minority groups.
Who is affected
- Pregnant individuals
- Postpartum individuals
- Healthcare providers
- Public health agencies
- Racial and ethnic minority groups
Notable changes
- Increases funding for maternal vaccination awareness campaigns.
- Specifically targets vaccination rates among pregnant and postpartum individuals.
- Includes a focus on improving vaccination rates in racial and ethnic minority communities.
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