Maternal Vaccinations Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Maternal Vaccinations Act aims to improve vaccination rates among pregnant and postpartum individuals by increasing funding for awareness campaigns and activities. It modifies existing public health service provisions to specifically address vaccination needs within this population. The bill focuses on promoting vaccination equity, particularly for racial and ethnic minority groups, and adjusting funding levels for related programs. These changes are intended to bolster public health efforts related to maternal and child health.
Key provisions
- Increases funding for a maternal vaccination awareness and equity campaign.
- Modifies the Public Health Service Act to prioritize vaccination rates for pregnant and postpartum individuals.
- Changes language in the Public Health Service Act to include prenatal, obstetric, and pediatric vaccinations.
- Adds a provision to increase vaccination rates among racial and ethnic minority groups and their children.
- Adjusts funding levels for the campaign from 2021-2025 to 2027-2031.
Who is affected
- Pregnant individuals
- Postpartum individuals
- Healthcare providers
- Public health agencies
- Racial and ethnic minority groups
Notable changes
- Expands the scope of vaccination efforts to include pregnant and postpartum individuals.
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