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COVID-19 Pandemic Vaccination Planning: Update for State and Local Public Health Programs

A row of viles containing vaccine medication

From the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is working with other federal members of Operation Warp Speed, a partnership between the federal government, scientific community and private sector to develop and deliver vaccines in record time, to plan and implement a COVID-19 vaccination program as soon as a vaccine is available. To better assist in updating and implementing of existing pandemic vaccination plans and assess needs, five selected jurisdictions are serving as pilot sites for joint planning missions. Learn more in the letter below from Dr. Nancy Messonnier, director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Additionally, to view the implementation plan, click here. To download the full letter, click here.