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 efforts. The bill increases funding for a national campaign focused on maternal vaccination and expands activities to include strategies aimed at increasing vaccination rates, particularly among racial and ethnic minority groups. It also seeks to improve prenatal and pediatric vaccination rates.
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.
- Increases funding for the campaign from $15 million to $17 million annually for specified periods.
- Expands campaign activities to include strategies to increase vaccination rates among vulnerable populations.
Who is affected
- Pregnant individuals
- Postpartum individuals
- Healthcare providers
- Public health agencies
- Racial and ethnic minority groups
Notable changes
- Specifically targets vaccination awareness and equity for pregnant and postpartum individuals.
- Increases funding for the Maternal Vaccination Awareness and Equity Campaign.
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