THE NATIONAL VACCINE PROGRAM OFFICE

Who we are, what we do, with whom we work, and how to get in touch with us

Who we are

The National Vaccine Program was created by Congress with Public Law 99-660. Under this Program, the National Vaccine Program Office (NVPO) is designated to provide leadership and coordination among Federal agencies, as they work together to carry out the goals of the National Vaccine Plan. The National Vaccine Plan provides a framework, including goals, objectives, and strategies, for pursuing the prevention of infectious diseases through immunizations.

The National Vaccine Program is a collaborative effort that brings together all of the groups that have key roles in immunizations. Such groups are Federal agencies, the public, States, municipalities, health care providers, and private-sector entities such as vaccine manufacturers. Through the National Vaccine Program, these groups undertake their individual activities in a coordinated manner.

What we do

• Coordinate and integrate activities of all Federal agencies involved in immunization efforts
• Ensure that these agencies collaborate, so that immunization activities are carried out in an efficient, consistent, and timely manner
• Develop and implement strategies for achieving the highest possible level of prevention of human diseases through immunization and the highest possible level of prevention of adverse reactions to vaccines
• Ensure that minimal gaps occur in Federal planning of vaccine and immunization activities.

With whom we work

• Agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
• Other Federal agencies (e.g., Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID))
• NVPO's Inter-Agency Vaccine Group (IAVG)
  • Inter-Agency Vaccine Communications Group (IAVCG)
• The National Vaccine Advisory Committee
• U.S. commercial vaccine industry
• Global organizations, including the World Health Organization
• Consumer groups
• Academic institutions

How to get in touch with us

The NVPO is not able to evaluate specific cases and provide individualized medical advice. Only your health care provider can do this properly through a careful review of medical records, lab tests, and physical examination.

You can e-mail us at NVPO@cdc.gov.

You can submit comments and suggestions from the NVPO comments page.

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