Association of State and Territorial Health Officials and AIM's letter in support of emergency supplemental funding dedicated to a national vaccination program.
The key to COVID vaccination success moving forward is increased supply, increased transparency and communication, and most importantly, increased collaboration. Federal, state and local public health must work together, not in competition, united by the same vision and goals.
Consistent and accurate vaccine allocations and projections are needed for planning, and strong communication with the public about what is happening and what they can expect.
The guidance provided by ACIP is extremely valuable and will help jurisdictions make decisions. The balanced considerations for preventing death and supporting societal function help provide context to the phased rollout.
We want to offer our support, expertise, experience, and partnership, which we believe will be crucial to planning and executing a successful national COVID-19 vaccine program.