Strengthening Vaccine-Preventable Disease Prevention and Response

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CDC's Immunization Services Division (ISD) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) builds upon and continues to implement both Section 317 and Vaccines for Children (VFC) Programs. These programs remain critical components to the nation's immunizations program infrastructure to achieve high vaccination coverage, low incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases, and maintain or improve response to vaccine-preventable public health threats. The Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program provides vaccines to children whose parents or guardians may not be able to afford them and helps ensure that all children have a better chance of getting their recommended vaccinations on schedule and staying healthy. Section 317 of the Public Health Service Act helps meet the costs of prevention health services by preserving immunization infrastructure, maintaining vaccine supply as a safety net for uninsured adults, and responding to vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks. This NOFO supports activities under seven priority strategies: 1) Strengthen Program Infrastructure and Management, 2) Increase Vaccine Access, 3) Improve Vaccination Equity, 4) Promote Vaccine Confidence and Demand, 5) Enhance Data and Evaluation, 6) Strengthen Program Support for Partners, and 7) Enhance Vaccination Response Readiness.