• Through the COVAX Facility, Sudan requested COVID-19 vaccines to cover 8.5 million people, representing 20 per cent of its population. (unicef.org)
  • The Australian Government has made two financial commitments to COVAX - an upfront payment of $123.2 million to allow more than 25 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines for the Australian population (these are extra to the doses purchased through bilateral agreements with Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Novavax) and a further $80 million to support vaccine access for lower-income countries. (cosmosmagazine.com)
  • Ghana was the first country to receive 600,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine through COVAX on February 24. (cosmosmagazine.com)
  • At two billion doses per year, it would take years before 70% of the whole world's population receives a vaccine. (cosmosmagazine.com)
  • For many countries, 2021 saw a shortage of vaccine doses, preventing most refugees and host communities alike from being vaccinated. (oxfam.org)
  • It aims to procure and deliver doses of a safe, effective and approved vaccine for fair distribution around the world, including Sudan. (unicef.org)
  • The COVAX Facility aims to provide at least 2 billion doses of approved COVID-19 vaccines by the end of 2021, enabling participating economies to protect frontline health care and social workers, as well as other high-risk and vulnerable groups, with the goal of reducing mortality and morbidity and subsequently protecting the health system. (unicef.org)
  • Failing health systems have resulted in 25 million children missing out on one or more doses of critical vaccines. (ngocongo.org)
  • Billable vaccine is billed quarterly to providers for doses coded as Billable. (oregon.gov)
  • The main role of the COVAX Facility is to order vaccine doses from manufacturers and allocate them to all countries that have declared their participation in COVAX. (vfa.de)
  • COVAX has delivered more than 188 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine to 138 countries and regions to date (as of Aug. 6, 2021). (vfa.de)
  • At least two billionquality-assured and needs-based vaccine doses should be ready by the end of 2021 to end the acute phase of the pandemic, according to COVAX's stated goal. (vfa.de)
  • Poorer countries are expected to receive at least 1.8 billion of these vaccine doses to protect at least some of their populations by early 2022. (vfa.de)
  • Some wealthy countries are limiting the supply of vaccines available for LMICs by entering into direct agreements with vaccine developers to secure millions of doses for the exclusive use of their own citizens. (avac.org)
  • According to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the continent has received over 137 million COVID-19 vaccine doses, with supply coming from the Covax global vaccine-sharing scheme, bilateral donations and, recently, the African Union (AU). (chathamhouse.org)
  • The Trump administration is confident it will have enough vaccine to inoculate everyone who wants a vaccine by the end of the second quarter of 2021, one official said, disputing a "New York Times" story that the government declined when Pfizer Inc offered in late summer to sell more vaccine doses to the United States. (gulftoday.ae)
  • Pfizer spokeswoman Sharon Castillo said: "The US government placed an initial order of 100 million doses for Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine, and Pfizer is ready to begin shipping initial doses soon after receiving an Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA. (gulftoday.ae)
  • Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar told NBC News the US government had the option to purchase an additional 500 doses of the Pfizer vaccine but declined to say whether the administration was pursuing that option. (gulftoday.ae)
  • In a press release, the Premier of Victoria 's office called the AstraZeneca vaccine "safe and effective", writing the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has advised "two doses of Astra Zeneca reduces the risk of symptomatic infection by at least 67 per cent and the risk of hospitalisation by 92 per cent. (wikinews.org)
  • The bill, the SAVE LIVES Act, authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to distribute doses of a COVID-19 vaccine to veterans who are not eligible to enroll in a VA health care system. (ksby.com)
  • Of the 700 million vaccine doses that have been administered worldwide, more than 87% have gone to high-income or upper middle-income countries, while just 0.2% have gone to low-income countries, said World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom at a press conference in early April. (dailycaller.com)
  • Pfizer is reportedly sending 10 million doses to Mexico, while the U.S. is planning to donate 60 million doses of the unapproved AstraZeneca vaccine worldwide. (dailycaller.com)
  • The CDC recommends two doses of MMR vaccine for children, the first at age 12 to 15 months and the second between 4 and 6 years. (wbiw.com)
  • Healthcare providers can help determine if more vaccine doses are needed before traveling. (wbiw.com)
  • The state is still directing providers to prioritize older and vulnerable Texans, and cities are continuing their efforts to reach Texans who have trouble accessing vaccine doses. (sanmarcosrecord.com)
  • COVAX is aiming to make 2 billion doses of vaccine available by the end of next year, although it is not yet clear how that can be achieved given that high-income countries are estimated to have reserved more than half of the world's global production capacity. (pharmaphorum.com)
  • The COVAX Facility has delivered over 1 million doses of Pfizer-BioNTech and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to 14 participating economies in the Region so far. (un.dk)
  • Supply of vaccine doses through COVAX is expected to increase substantially in the coming weeks, including more deliveries of these 2 vaccines and potentially others that are part of the broad portfolio of promising vaccine candidates. (un.dk)
  • In total, over 214 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in the Region so far. (un.dk)
  • COVAX aims to deliver 2 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines by the end of the year, which should be enough to protect high-risk and vulnerable people, including frontline health workers. (un.dk)
  • Team Europe, which brings together the European Union and its Member States, is one of the lead contributors to COVAX, with over €2.2 billion pledged to help secure 1.3 billion doses of vaccines for 92 low- and middle-income countries by the end of 2021. (un.dk)
  • Monitoring was established to assess progress and trends in equitable access, vaccination uptake among priority population groups, and uptake of both doses in a 2-dose series. (un.dk)
  • A defined number of vaccine doses will be allocated from the CDC directly to Walgreens in each geography. (massmarketretailers.com)
  • The vaccines require two or three doses depending on a person's age and immune status. (wikipedia.org)
  • In the United States, the CDC recommends that all 11- to 12-year-olds receive two doses of HPV vaccine, administered 6 to 12 months apart. (wikipedia.org)
  • The vaccines require three doses for those ages 15 and above. (wikipedia.org)
  • Two doses of the vaccine may work as well as three doses. (wikipedia.org)
  • In addition, the COVID-19 Global Vaccine Access (COVAX) Facility was established under the leadership of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, with the aim of having 2 billion doses of vaccine distributed equitably across the world by the end of 2021. (who.int)
  • People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may get additional doses of the updated (2023-2024 formula) Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, or Novavax COVID-19 vaccines. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Children ages 6 months and older may need multiple doses of the updated (2023-2024 formula) Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. (medlineplus.gov)
  • People who have not previously had any COVID-19 vaccine may get the 2 doses of the updated (2023-2024 formula) Novavax vaccine, given 3 to 8 weeks apart. (medlineplus.gov)
  • It is expected that through such agreements with participating pharmacy chains that the Bridge Access Program will reimburse pharmacies for the administration fees, enabling pharmacies to administer vaccine doses for the Program. (cdc.gov)
  • We provide recommendations for allocations of different vaccine types for each district that consider levels of access, numbers of doses and cold -chain storage capability. (bvsalud.org)
  • We have discussed how to promote vaccination without making a mandatory requirement," Chung said, "because some may not have access to that yet. (spokesman.com)
  • The tool is a convenient option for Californians who received a COVID-19 vaccination to access their record from the state's immunization registry systems. (ca.gov)
  • As of Monday, residents of Victoria , Australia aged between 18 and 39 are now able to provide informed consent to receive the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at a state-run COVID-19 vaccination centre. (wikinews.org)
  • Developing countries, however, lag in vaccination rates and greater access to quality vaccines compared to high-income nations. (jrsusa.org)
  • Right now in Texas, only educators over the age of 65 are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine as part of the state's Phase 1B vaccination plan. (kut.org)
  • But if NASCAR does decide to institute a mandate for vaccination to access the garage, it must require everyone (drivers, crews, track workers, track staff, media, etc.) to have proof of vaccination or vaccination progress. (frontstretch.com)
  • For example, if fans do show proof of vaccination, they can access the garage at a discounted rate of 15 or 20%, and mask wearing would be optional. (frontstretch.com)
  • Since mid-2020, WHO/Europe has been supporting Member States to prepare for deployment of COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination, including by providing guidance on prioritization of target groups in the context of limited vaccine supply and other key programmatic considerations. (un.dk)
  • Latinos continue to trail in vaccination rates, which is not solely explained by vaccine hesitancy," they wrote. (wfin.com)
  • Rather, there are very real systemic barriers like lack of access to vaccination sites and poor information availability on their eligibility for a vaccine. (wfin.com)
  • Previous ABC News reporting found that while vaccination rates lag in communities of color, vaccine hesitancy is not the main driver of those lower rates. (wfin.com)
  • According to the May KFF survey, "Large shares of Hispanic adults - particularly those with lower incomes, the uninsured, and those who are potentially undocumented - express concerns that reflect access-related barriers to vaccination. (wfin.com)
  • Dr. Jorge Caballero, a clinical instructor at Stanford Medicine and co-founder of the group Coders Against COVID, applauded the senators for "recognizing that limited access, not hesitancy, is the primary reason why COVID-19 vaccination rates among Latinos are disproportionately lower across the nation. (wfin.com)
  • He noted that working with employers to clarify sick leave policy was a good start, but small businesses and restaurants would likely need more specific directives or incentives to ensure that workers have access to vaccination without fear of reprisal. (wfin.com)
  • Since the vaccines only cover some high-risk types of HPV, cervical cancer screening is recommended even after vaccination. (wikipedia.org)
  • Review the options for coordinating access to COVID-19 vaccines with them, and provide vaccination services through your immunization program, if needed. (cdc.gov)
  • LTC providers should let residents and staff know that they can receive a COVID-19 vaccine, including an updated (bivalent) booster, at an existing vaccination site, such as a nearby pharmacy or healthcare provider's office. (cdc.gov)
  • LTC residents and staff should bring their vaccination cards with them to their COVID-19 vaccine appointments. (cdc.gov)
  • LTC administrators and staff should contact their long-term care pharmacy, local retail pharmacy, or other vaccine provider to arrange for an on-site vaccination clinic. (cdc.gov)
  • Engage pharmacy partners to understand the challenges around providing updated (bivalent) boosters for residents and staff in LTC settings, such as determining ideal vaccination timing for staff and residents who were vaccinated at different times or who may need help in planning for when to be vaccinated to stay up to date with all recommended COVID-19 vaccines. (cdc.gov)
  • Consider vaccine "strike teams" (or a small team that can go to a location and administer COVID-19 vaccines) to provide additional, more focused support, such as providing vaccination to difficult-to-reach sites. (cdc.gov)
  • Vaccine providers are encouraged to report any clinically significant health problem following vaccination to VAERS even if they are not sure if the vaccine was the cause. (cdc.gov)
  • A June survey by the Public Religion Research Institute showed COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy decreasing and acceptance growing, but refusal rates holding steady. (spokesman.com)
  • Monitoring of COVID-19 vaccine uptake across the Region was launched in January 2021, and the WHO/Europe online COVID-19 vaccine monitor now includes data for all 54 countries and territories. (un.dk)
  • To receive continuing education (CE) for WB4424R: Immunization: You Call the Shots-Module Eighteen- Vaccine Administration (e-Learn) 2021, please visit CDC TRAIN and search for the course in the Course Catalog using WB4424R. (cdc.gov)
  • The COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access Facility, or COVAX , is a global collaboration co-led by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the World Health Organization (WHO). (cosmosmagazine.com)
  • This is the world's largest and fastest ever procurement and supply of vaccines, as part of the global vaccine plan of the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility (COVAX Facility) led by GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance. (unicef.org)
  • In July 2020, the Gavi Board approved Gavi as the legal entity to administer the COVID-19 vaccine through the "COVAX Facility" which is a global mechanism to pool resources and demand for COVID-19 vaccines with the goal of accelerating the avail-ability of and equitable access to safe and efficacious vaccines. (unicef.org)
  • Operated by WHO together with the private-public vaccine alliances Gavi (Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations, lead) and CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations) and also in partnership with UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund. (vfa.de)
  • The US government invested billions in Moderna's vaccine technology, but Moderna has not shared the benefits with the public. (actionnetwork.org)
  • Moderna and Pfizer produced mRNA vaccines, a new, highly effective technology based on decades of publicly funded research. (actionnetwork.org)
  • Moderna must engage in technology transfer with the Afrigen Hub, and with companies across the Global South to ensure sustainable vaccine supply and access for countries. (actionnetwork.org)
  • Tell Moderna once and for all: share the science with the Afrigen Hub and companies across the Global South to ensure access to medicines and guarantee the human right to public health. (actionnetwork.org)
  • The updated Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are now available at some pharmacies like CVS after the CDC and FDA signed off on them last week. (cbsnews.com)
  • That patent information belongs to major vaccine producers like Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca. (dailycaller.com)
  • She went in her first dose of the Moderna vaccine Wednesday. (sanmarcosrecord.com)
  • There are two mRNA COVID-19 vaccines currently approved for use in the United States, the Pfizer-BioNTech and the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Everyone ages 5 years and older should get 1 dose of the updated (2023-2024 formula) Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, whether or not you received the original vaccines. (medlineplus.gov)
  • During this COCA call, clinicians will receive an update on COVID-19 vaccine safety and effectiveness for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, including data on COVID-19 vaccine safety in pregnancy. (cdc.gov)
  • COVAX aims to speed up the development, manufacture and equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines by investing in their research and negotiating prices with pharmaceutical companies. (cosmosmagazine.com)
  • Advocates can demand that public health and human rights govern the eventual distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, not profits or politics. (avac.org)
  • President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he had s igned into a law a bill that aims to expand the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to military veterans and their families. (ksby.com)
  • Photo courtesy of Translieu/David Mugithi 29 February 2016 - At a landmark Ministerial Conference on Immunization in Africa held from 24 to 25 February, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, African Ministers of Health, Finance, Education, Social Affairs and local governments signed a declaration to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases and to close the immunization gap by 2020. (who.int)
  • With the goal of ensuring that countries have the best possible access to COVID-19 vaccines, regardless of their purchasing power, the World Health Organization (WHO) and partner organizations launched the COVAX initiative and its COVAX Facility in April 2020. (vfa.de)
  • NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 13, 2020- Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is encouraged by infectious disease expert and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases' Dr. Anthony Fauci's comments on Thursday highlighting the importance of ensuring people everywhere have access to any new COVID-19 vaccine that becomes available, not just people living in wealthy countries. (doctorswithoutborders.org)
  • The first countries began to deploy vaccines in late December 2020. (un.dk)
  • Although there was concern that the pandemic could disrupt access to antiretrovirals, the Global Fund previously reported a nearly 9% increase in people receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) from 2019 to 2020. (medscape.com)
  • To support the development and equitable distribution of COVID-19 products, WHO and partners established the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator initiative in April 2020. (who.int)
  • The Regional Committee is invited to endorse the proposed regional strategy to improve access to medicines and vaccines in the Eastern Mediterranean, 2020-2030. (who.int)
  • The Health Assembly is invited to note the draft road map for access to medicines, vaccines and other health products, 2019-2023, as contained in the Annex. (who.int)
  • Pharmac is seeking feedback on the proposal to fund the meningococcal B vaccine from 1 March 2023 for children up to 12 months of age and people aged 13 to 25 years who are entering into or in their first year of close-living situations, such as boarding school hostels. (sciencemediacentre.co.nz)
  • Everyone ages 6 months and older should get an updated (2023-2024 formula) COVID-19 vaccine. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The updated (2023-2024 formula) mRNA vaccines, also called homologous vaccines, are currently in use. (medlineplus.gov)
  • These updated (2023-2024 formula) vaccines protect against the original COVID-19 virus and certain variants of the COVID-19 virus. (medlineplus.gov)
  • This updated (2023-2024 formula) vaccine protects against the original COVID-19 virus and certain variants of the COVID-19 virus. (medlineplus.gov)
  • People ages 12 years and older also have the option to get the updated (2023-2024 formula) Novavax vaccine. (medlineplus.gov)
  • People who have previously received any COVID-19 vaccine may get 1 dose of the updated (2023-2024 formula) Novavax vaccine at least 2 months after receiving the previous dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. (medlineplus.gov)
  • A longer-term solution is the Vaccines for Adults (VFA) program, proposed in both the FY 2023 and 2024 Presidential Budgets, which would create a permanent initiative modeled after the successful Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, and would cover all recommended vaccinations at no cost for uninsured adults. (cdc.gov)
  • COVAX Global Vaccine Facility (COVAX Facility) is a specially created financial instrument that sits within the COVAX. (unicef.org)
  • How many vaccines will Sudan receive through COVAX Facility? (unicef.org)
  • As a 'vaccine pillar,' COVAX and COVAX Facility are part of the umbrella organization Access to COVID-19 tools (ACT). (vfa.de)
  • When wealthier nations purchase vaccines through the COVAX Facility, they pay the full price negotiated with vaccine manufacturers. (vfa.de)
  • It is critical that governments share the vaccine and work to ensure-including through WHO's COVAX Facility vaccine financing mechanism-that people everywhere have access to COVID-19 vaccines at the same time. (doctorswithoutborders.org)
  • To help bring the same focus and power to COVID-19 vaccine advocacy, AVAC has developed the Advocate's Guide to COVID-19 Vaccine Access . (avac.org)
  • The distribution of future COVID-19 vaccines should be based on public health criteria, already outlined by the World Health Organization (WHO) in its framework for equitable allocation of COVID-19 health products, said MSF. (doctorswithoutborders.org)
  • If that happens, we will not have upheld the declarations of so many world leaders who have been promising that future COVID-19 vaccines are global public goods. (doctorswithoutborders.org)
  • India was among the 179 nations co-sponsoring the resolution that called for ensuring "fair, transparent, equitable, efficient and timely access to and distribution of preventive tools, laboratory testing, reagents and supporting materials, essential medical supplies, new diagnostics, drugs and future COVID-19 vaccines" to all nations, particular developing countries. (funkybusinessforever.com)
  • In Uganda, 2022 has begun with the promise of increased vaccine supplies through COVAX. (oxfam.org)
  • While the United States, Britain and other wealthy countries race to vaccinate their populations against the coronavirus, a new report finds that as much as 90% of the population in dozens of poorer countries could be forced to wait until at least 2022 because wealthy countries are hoarding so much of the vaccine supply. (democracynow.org)
  • As of 2022, 125 countries include HPV vaccine in their routine vaccinations for girls, and 47 countries also for boys. (wikipedia.org)
  • Initiatives to advance equitable access are already underway, such as the The People's Pandemic Prevention Plan (of which AVAC is a supporter), the People's Vaccine Alliance and the recent TRIPS waiver submitted by India and South Africa . (avac.org)
  • We speak with Dr. Mohga Kamal-Yanni, a policy adviser to the People's Vaccine Alliance, and Achal Prabhala, a public health advocate and coordinator of the AccessIBSA project, which campaigns for access to medicines in India, Brazil and South Africa. (democracynow.org)
  • And, you know, there's a lot of conversation about vaccine hesitancy, and they say they haven't actually run into that problem so much yet. (whyy.org)
  • And I'll tell you, you know, early on in the pandemic and after we had a vaccine, that was a big concern for a lot of us, which was the hesitancy issue because people, especially African Americans, have a righteous skepticism about how they will be treated based on how historically folks have been treated as it relates to medical science. (whyy.org)
  • Mr. Bancel, the lack of global access to the mRNA vaccine has caused millions of unnecessary deaths, resulted in several deadly variants, and prolonged this pandemic. (actionnetwork.org)
  • The COVID-19 mRNA vaccine is given as an injection (shot) in the arm. (medlineplus.gov)
  • However, lack of access to critical vaccines will likely mean that the continent lags behind other regions in inoculation against COVID-19. (chathamhouse.org)
  • This vote puts us one step closer to improving Floridians access to critical vaccines," said Bill Mincy, BPharm, Vice President of Business Development of PPSC, and the National Board Chair of PCAN, a coalition working to preserve quality and affordable health care and pharmacy services for patients. (sanevax.org)
  • Although many other states have expanded the reach of vaccinations by allowing pharmacists to administer multiple types of critical vaccines, Florida statutes currently only permit the influenza vaccine to be administered by qualified and certified Florida pharmacists. (sanevax.org)
  • AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. (wikinews.org)
  • It went on to specify "people choosing to provide informed consent will be required to sign a document showing they are aware of the extremely rare but serious risks associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine, including the risk of thrombosis thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS). (wikinews.org)
  • A total of seven deaths in Australia have been linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine by the Therapeutic Goods Administration , most recently a 34-year old New South Wales woman who died of TTS on Wednesday after receiving her first dose of the jab. (wikinews.org)
  • The Alberta government says it is working to make vaccines more accessible in remote areas of the province, potentially involving pop-up clinics and other activities intended to reduce barriers. (cbc.ca)
  • A spokesperson for the Alberta government said the province was working to make vaccines more accessible, potentially involving pop-up clinics or other activities to reduce barriers. (cbc.ca)
  • There are several reasons why wealthier countries should care about giving all countries access to vaccinations. (cosmosmagazine.com)
  • With the FDA approving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, should NASCAR require vaccinations for garage access? (frontstretch.com)
  • NEW YORK - CVS Health and Walgreens said Tuesday that they are working with the federal government to expand access to COVID-19 vaccinations at their stores. (massmarketretailers.com)
  • Walgreens was one of the first pharmacies to begin administering COVID-19 vaccinations in December to long-term care facility staff and residents, and we look forward to leveraging our experience to support the federal government and CDC in expanding access to these vaccines," said John Standley, president, Walgreens. (massmarketretailers.com)
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends HPV vaccines as part of routine vaccinations in all countries, along with other prevention measures. (wikipedia.org)
  • To help ensure that millions of uninsured and underinsured American adults continue to have access to no-cost COVID-19 vaccinations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is launching the Bridge Access Program for COVID-19 Vaccines this fall. (cdc.gov)
  • Under the management and oversight of CDC, the Bridge Access Program - for a limited time - will allow adults who are uninsured or underinsured to receive free COVID-19 vaccinations. (cdc.gov)
  • For seniors eager to get a coronavirus vaccine, it helps a lot to have internet access and know how to find things online. (wmfe.org)
  • The refusal to share mRNA technology will widen inequities in access to medicines for future pandemics, making us all less safe. (actionnetwork.org)
  • Recent reports have shown that vaccine inequities have played a role in the development of new variants, including Omicron, to spread rapidly around the world. (jrsusa.org)
  • An adequate supply of safe and effective vaccines is vital to addressing inequities in access to vaccines across and within countries, irrespective of income level. (un.dk)
  • The Vaccine Safety Datalink: Immunization research in health maintenance organizations in the USA. (cdc.gov)
  • DeStefano F. The Vaccine Safety Datalink project external icon . (cdc.gov)
  • If a possible safety signal is found in VAERS, further analysis is performed with other safety systems, such as the CDC's Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD) and Clinical Immunization Safety Assessment(CISA) Project, or in the FDA BEST (Biologics Effectiveness and Safety) system. (cdc.gov)
  • In May 2018, the Seventy-first World Health Assembly considered a report by the Director-General on addressing the global shortage of, and access to, medicines and vaccines.3 The report focused on a list of priority options for actions to be considered by Member States and presented a comprehensive report by the Director-General on access to essential medicines and vaccines. (who.int)
  • The draft report was updated based on the feedback obtained by these consultation processes, including broadening of the scope to include medicines, vaccines and health products. (who.int)
  • Given the immense amount of taxpayer money that is being handed to pharmaceutical corporations without any strings attached, the US government must demand more transparency from companies so people and governments know how much supply exists of COVID-19 vaccines, medicines, and tests and are in a better position to demand access and fair prices. (doctorswithoutborders.org)
  • Moderna's collaboration would save precious time when it comes to life-saving medicines: not only the COVID vaccine, but future treatments for HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, and more. (actionnetwork.org)
  • Now for the sake of this global emergency, for the sake of saving lives across the world, and for the sake of the human right to access important medicines, we are calling on you to share the science and engage in technology transfer with the Hub and companies across the Global South. (actionnetwork.org)
  • The U.S. drugmaker and German partner BioNTech SE said in a statement they had been told by the European Medicines Agency that some documents relating to the regulatory submission for their vaccine that had been stored on the EMA server had been unlawfully accessed. (bnnbloomberg.ca)
  • A new study reveals that new medicines and vaccines approved for use in the United States are often unavailable in countries that hosted their clinical trials. (yale.edu)
  • A Yale-led study reveals that new medicines and vaccines approved for use in the United States are often unavailable in countries that hosted their clinical trials, suggesting that the benefits of drug research are not being shared equitably among populations that participate in testing. (yale.edu)
  • Ensuring market access to medicines for the countries helping to develop them can help effectuate a bedrock principle of research ethics: that the benefits and burdens of research should be shared equitably among the people affected by it. (yale.edu)
  • Clinical research for medicines and vaccines seeking FDA approval is largely conducted outside the United States, and increasingly in lower-income countries. (yale.edu)
  • Research sponsors, such as pharmaceutical companies, must submit marketing approval applications to make the medicines and vaccines accessible in countries that hosted trials. (yale.edu)
  • The researchers also call for transparent tracking, auditing, and reporting on product registrations in countries that host trials to assist in expanding access to new medicines and vaccines globally. (yale.edu)
  • The 193-Member General Assembly adopted the Mexico-drafted resolution 'International cooperation to ensure global access to medicines, vaccines and medical equipment to face COVID-19' by consensus on Monday. (funkybusinessforever.com)
  • It recognised the importance of international cooperation and effective multilateralism in helping to ensure that all States have in place effective national protective measures, access to and flow of vital medical supplies, medicines and vaccines in order to minimise negative effects in all affected states and to avoid relapses of the pandemic. (funkybusinessforever.com)
  • It calls on member states and other relevant stakeholders to immediately take steps to prevent, within their respective legal frameworks, speculation and "undue stockpiling" that may hinder access to safe, effective and affordable essential medicines, vaccines, personal protective equipment and medical equipment required to effectively address COVID-19. (funkybusinessforever.com)
  • The resolution requested the Secretary-General, in close collaboration with the World Health Organization, to take the necessary steps to effectively coordinate efforts of the United Nations system to promote and ensure global access to medicines, vaccines and medical equipment needed to face COVID-19. (funkybusinessforever.com)
  • It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines and prequalified vaccines. (wikipedia.org)
  • The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development identified access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines as central to the achievement of universal health coverage, in target 3.8 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). (who.int)
  • Access to medicines and vaccines continues to be a challenge worldwide, mainly for low- and middle-income countries. (who.int)
  • Access to medicines and vaccines in the Region varies among countries, depending on their income level and allocation of domestic resources to medicine and vaccine procurement. (who.int)
  • COVID-19 has imposed additional barriers to access to medicines and vaccines, including the impact of lockdowns on the supply chain which led to shortages of medical products and increases in price. (who.int)
  • This paper presents a new regional strategy for the Eastern Mediterranean Region which has been developed to address the barriers to accessing medicines and vaccines, and to guide countries in strengthening their national health systems over the next 10 years. (who.int)
  • The regional strategy aims to ensure that everyone in the Eastern Mediterranean Region has access to the quality essential medicines and vaccines they need, without suffering financial hardship, by 2030. (who.int)
  • It advances eight strategic objectives related to: updating and implementing national policies for medicines and vaccines ecuring adequate and sustainable funding nsuring the availability of medicines and vaccines at fair and affordable prices stablishing efficient supply systems trengthening national regulatory authorities ensuring appropriate use of medicines romoting research and development as well as local production establishing a strong partnership framework. (who.int)
  • Syed Hussan, executive director of Migrant Workers Alliance for Change, says that if migrant workers can't access vaccines, they can't access health-care generally. (cbc.ca)
  • Billable vaccine is supplied from the Oregon Immunization Program and can be provided to anyone with private insurance or adults on Medicaid/Medicare. (oregon.gov)
  • Vaccines for uninsured adults that are coded as "O - other state-supplied vaccine. (oregon.gov)
  • The Vaccine Access Act (HB 509/SB 850), a bill that will allow qualified pharmacists to administer the shingles and pneumonia vaccine in addition to influenza vaccines to adults in Florida. (sanevax.org)
  • Tallahassee, Fla. - Pharmacy Choice & Access Now (PCAN), a nationwide coalition of consumers, local business and pharmacists today applauds the Florida House of Representatives and House bill sponsor Representative Ana Rivas Logan (R-Miami) for passing the Vaccine Access Act (HB 509/SB 850), a bill that will allow qualified pharmacists to administer the shingles and pneumonia vaccine in addition to influenza vaccines to adults in Florida. (sanevax.org)
  • She said they're waiting on details from the federal Bridge Access Program, which provides no-cost COVID-19 vaccines to adults without health insurance. (cbsnews.com)
  • Pharmac is proposing to widen access to the meningococcal B vaccine, Bexsero, to include infants and some young adults. (sciencemediacentre.co.nz)
  • The standing order means that adults do not need to see their healthcare provider for a prescription and can obtain the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine from any pharmacy that carries it. (wbiw.com)
  • Texas became one of a dozen states to relax eligibility restrictions for the vaccine this week and open up availability to adults and some teens regardless of profession or health status. (sanmarcosrecord.com)
  • The letter cited a Kaiser Family Foundation survey from May, which found that Hispanic adults are twice as likely as white adults to want to get the COVID-19 vaccine and are half as likely as whites to say they will "definitely not" get vaccinated. (wfin.com)
  • Compared to white adults, they survey found that Hispanic adults were more likely to say they were worried about missing work, not being able to get the vaccine from a trusted place, having difficulty traveling to a vaccine site or having to pay out of pocket for the vaccine (despite it being free). (wfin.com)
  • There are an estimated 25-30 million adults without insurance in the U.S., and there are additional adults whose insurance will not provide free coverage for COVID-19 vaccines after these products transition to the commercial market for procurement, distribution, and pricing, later this fall. (cdc.gov)
  • CDC is partnering with state and local public health agencies, health centers, and pharmacies to ensure that all adults nationwide maintain access to lifesaving COVID-19 vaccines. (cdc.gov)
  • In order to broaden access, CDC is also working closely with select national pharmacy chains, as well as vaccine manufacturers, to enable uninsured adults to receive free COVID-19 vaccines at participating retail pharmacy locations. (cdc.gov)
  • CDC has published its intent to modify existing Increasing Community Access to Testing (ICATT) program contracts with those select pharmacy partners with proven capacity to reach and vaccinate millions of adults. (cdc.gov)
  • Before the live rubella vaccine, epidemics of the disease were seen in young children (most common), adolescents, and young adults every 5-9 years in winter and early spring. (medscape.com)
  • Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) has played a key role in vaccine promotion across multiple countries and project sites, including in Iraq, South Africa , Angola , and the United States. (jrsusa.org)
  • India and South Africa put forward a proposal at the World Trade Organization last October that would allow countries to temporarily waive patents for vaccines and other medical products. (dailycaller.com)
  • While long-awaited new vaccines for malaria and dengue may finally be within reach, many of the world's existing vaccines have remained unreachable for many of the people who need them most. (kff.org)
  • The hackers pretended they were from one of the world's largest cold-chain providers, who offer the type of refrigeration necessary for certain vaccines. (bnnbloomberg.ca)
  • According to Sheel, the best way to minimise the risk of dangerous mutations is to ensure that all countries have equal access to the vaccine as early as possible. (cosmosmagazine.com)
  • And the whole point is to make sure that we are guaranteeing as much as possible that everyone, regardless of where they live, their socioeconomic background or status, race, gender, that they have equal access to the vaccine. (whyy.org)
  • Forty-five states allow qualified pharmacists to administer the pneumonia vaccine and 46 states allow pharmacists to administer Zostavax for shingles with a prescription. (sanevax.org)
  • Australia's support for COVAX complements our $623 million Regional Vaccine Access and Health Security Initiative - which is assisting our Pacific and Southeast Asian neighbours to access and administer safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines. (foreignminister.gov.au)
  • Any country which joins puts some money into a pool, ensuring that every country can access a broad range of new vaccine candidates. (cosmosmagazine.com)
  • thirteen percent of the world has already bought up more than 50 percent of the supply of the leading vaccine candidates. (doctorswithoutborders.org)
  • An administration official noted that Pfizer's vaccine was still in clinical trials last summer and that the government secured advanced deals to acquire multiple other vaccine candidates. (gulftoday.ae)
  • Plan and participate in the implementation of a broad portfolio of clinical research that evaluates a wide range of novel vaccine candidates of importance in developing countries. (wghalliance.org)
  • According to CDC guidelines, farmworkers are part of Phase 1B, the second group to receive the vaccine, after frontline healthcare workers. (truthout.org)
  • The county adds that for people who don't have health insurance, the Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Patient Access Department can help with enrolling in programs for which they may be eligible. (cbsnews.com)
  • In some situations, reporting to VAERS is required of healthcare providers and vaccine manufacturers. (cdc.gov)
  • In the United States, JRS is proud to partner with the Catholic Cares Coalition , a group of Catholic non-profits dedicated to promoting acceptance of vaccines and equitable distribution of vaccines in the U.S. and globally as a reflection of the Catholic commitment to solidarity and charity. (jrsusa.org)
  • We discovered substantial gaps in access to new medications that raise concerns about the equitable distribution of research benefits," said Jennifer Miller , assistant professor at Yale School of Medicine, founder of Bioethics International - a nonprofit advocate for patient-centered medical innovation - and the study's lead author. (yale.edu)
  • PATH has led numerous global partnerships, including the award-winning Meningitis Vaccine Project and the Malaria Vaccine Initiative, which helped develop the first malaria vaccine candidate recommended for pilot implementation. (wghalliance.org)
  • Even in higher-income countries, medicine and vaccine procurement and supply management systems need to be strengthened to prevent recurrent stockouts and shortages. (who.int)
  • MSF has been pushing throughout the pandemic to ensure any COVID-19 vaccines that hit the market are distributed to people all over the world at an affordable, at-cost price, including to treatment providers like MSF and to people in countries where the international medical humanitarian organization operates. (doctorswithoutborders.org)
  • (https://www.who.int/influenza/pip/2016RGRecTracking_Oct2018.pdf, accessed 10 December 2018). (who.int)
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the MMR vaccine is safe and 97 percent effective at preventing measles after the second dose. (wbiw.com)
  • These partners will then facilitate distribution of these vaccines to participating community-based providers, including local health departments and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)-supported health centers. (cdc.gov)
  • MSF is very concerned that there will not be fair and equitable access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines globally-from health care workers in conflict zones to vulnerable people caught in humanitarian crises and living on the fringes of society. (doctorswithoutborders.org)
  • Meanwhile, it has stonewalled all efforts to share its publicly funded technology with the world or license out production to other manufacturers.Globally, millions of people have died unnecessarily because of a lack of access to COVID vaccines-and Moderna's hoarding deserves much of the blame. (actionnetwork.org)
  • Anthony Fauci, the chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden, told the Financial Times in an interview Monday that companies producing COVID-19 vaccines should not abandon intellectual property rights to expand vaccine access globally. (dailycaller.com)
  • Vaccine nationalism will prolong the pandemic, not shorten it," said WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus earlier this month whilst calling for countries to work collaboratively to end the pandemic by sharing vaccine supplies "strategically and globally. (pharmaphorum.com)
  • Therefore, it is important to consider how to effectively deliver these vaccines in a way that adequately and equitably reaches all populations. (oxfam.org)
  • Equitable access to health products is a global priority, and the availability, accessibility, acceptability, and affordability of health products of assured quality need to be addressed in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, in particular target 3.8.1 Every disease management strategy requires access to health products for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, palliative care and rehabilitation. (who.int)
  • Access is a global concern, given the high prices of new pharmaceuticals and rapidly changing markets for health products that place increasing pressure on all health systems' ability to provide full and affordable access to quality health care. (who.int)
  • In June 2018, a workshop on facilitating access and benefit sharing for pathogens to support public health was organized by WHO in collaboration with the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity. (who.int)
  • and to develop preliminary considerations regarding access and benefit-sharing practices for sharing of pathogens that could support public health surveillance, preparedness and response, as well as the equity objectives of the Nagoya Protocol. (who.int)
  • California Governor Gavin Newsom has still said the state will provide 34,000 vaccines to farmworkers, and thousands are now being vaccinated at pop-up clinics in the fields, hosted by growers and run by the county health department. (truthout.org)
  • This includes provision of technical support to the government in planning the deployment of the vaccine, strengthening supply chains, training health workers, building trust in vaccines by engaging with communities, and addressing misinformation and other barriers to uptake. (unicef.org)
  • Among the reasons it cited for the measure are health concerns and the fact that increasing numbers of countries are implementing their own vaccine requirements - some field personnel have reported needing to show proof to board airplanes and subways or enter restaurants and malls. (spokesman.com)
  • Health systems and supply chains require national investments to prepare for the deployment of approved vaccines. (avac.org)
  • Just because someone in a high-income country can pay more for a vaccine doesn't mean they should get vaccinated before a frontline health care worker in a low-income country. (doctorswithoutborders.org)
  • Each county has a different number you can call to register for a vaccine from the Health Department. (wmfe.org)
  • The success of the Hub would advance global health equity and access for all countries-Moderna's refusal to support its work so far is not only greedy, it's deadly. (actionnetwork.org)
  • Though initially challenged by logistics and coordination, collective action through efforts like COVAX - the World Health Organization's (WHO) global initiative to share coronavirus vaccines - has advanced the cause to nearly every nation on earth. (jrsusa.org)
  • Molina says expanding vaccine access to all educators is important to protect their health and that of their students. (kut.org)
  • These vaccines are being prioritised for high-risk individuals, health workers, frontline personnel and vulnerable groups. (foreignminister.gov.au)
  • And in May, the U.S. government warned that hackers working for the Chinese government were trying to steal research on vaccines and treatments from U.S. health care, pharmaceutical and research organizations. (bnnbloomberg.ca)
  • Health care worker Mary Carreon administers a COVID-19 vaccine to a patient in Laredo. (sanmarcosrecord.com)
  • Texas is showing significant progress in its fight against the pandemic, with deaths and hospitalizations down, signaling that the vaccines are working and that it's time to broaden the base of people who are being inoculated, said Imelda Garcia, associate state health commissioner. (sanmarcosrecord.com)
  • The need to vaccinate as many people as possible should be balanced against the need to increase access to communities of color and other vulnerable groups, said Cesar Arias, director of the Center for Infectious Diseases at the University of Texas School of Public Health in Houston. (sanmarcosrecord.com)
  • We regret that the draft resolution could not include reference to ensure access to information, preventive and other health care for all persons arbitrarily deprived of their liberty especially those in regions under foreign occupation," Pakistan said in its explanation of vote sent to the President of the General Assembly Tijjani Muhammad-Bande. (funkybusinessforever.com)
  • This system fully integrates the vaccine supply chain from purchasing and ordering to more than 64 participating state, local, and territorial health departments (referred to as "immunization awardees"), more than 44,000 health care providers, six vaccine manufacturers, and a centralized CDC distributor. (maximus.com)
  • In order to meet its primary mission objective and protect the public's health to the best of its ability, the CDC needed a partner who could support the optimization of the onboarding process, ensure quality information intake and tracking, and reduce the access time to the SAMS and VTrckS systems. (maximus.com)
  • Latinos suffered higher rates of job loss even as their access to safety net programs was lower than other groups," the senators wrote in the letter, addressed to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh. (wfin.com)
  • Our presence in communities across the country makes us an ideal partner for administering vaccines in a safe, convenient, and familiar manner," said Karen Lynch , president and chief executive officer, CVS Health. (massmarketretailers.com)
  • Starting late in 2019, we have been cautioning public health officials in states and federally that there will likely be an uptick in HIV diagnosis as we return to whatever 'normal' looks like these days," Cardell noted, adding, "We have all heard stories of folks that had an exposure and weren't able to access PrEP during the pandemic and hence seroconverted. (medscape.com)
  • Clinicians will also get information about the v-safe COVID-19 Pregnancy Registry, which collects additional health information that helps CDC monitor the safety of COVID-19 vaccines in people who are pregnant. (cdc.gov)
  • State and local health departments play a critical role to ensure all long-term care (LTC) settings have the vaccine access and support they need. (cdc.gov)
  • PATH is currently recruiting a Senior Medical Officer who will be responsible for a range of clinical trial activities of PATH's CVIA, including lead roles in development of clinical research plans (from phase 1 through post-marketing), vaccine introduction plans, pharmacovigilance, development of protocols and related documents (IC, CRFs, CSRs, etc.) and oversight of their implementation. (wghalliance.org)
  • Serve as medical officer for CVIA clinical trials, responsible for leading, managing, and coordinating clinical trials of candidate vaccines, all the way from Phase 1 through post-marketing studies. (wghalliance.org)
  • Provide leadership and medical expertise in the planning and implementation of CVIA-supported vaccine clinical trials and related activities (e.g., epidemiological studies, vaccine preparedness studies, effectiveness studies, post-marketing pharmacovigilance, development and validation of new diagnostic tools and immunological assays on-site training of key staff, etc. (wghalliance.org)
  • At last count there were 40 COVID-19 vaccines in clinical trials, according to the WHO, including 10 in the final stage of human testing, although none have so far proved they are safe and effective enough to be rolled out. (pharmaphorum.com)
  • Identify vaccine administration clinical activities. (cdc.gov)
  • COVAX is a global collaboration to accelerate development, production and equitable access to COVID-19 diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines. (unicef.org)
  • Vaccines are not a magical means of healing, yet surely they represent, in addition to other treatments that need to be developed, the most reasonable solution for the prevention of the disease," he added. (jrsusa.org)
  • The Oregon Immunization Program (OIP) is committed to ensuring and increasing access to vaccines for people of all ages. (oregon.gov)
  • If LTC settings have already explored the options above to coordinate access to COVID-19 vaccines for their residents and staff and still need assistance, their next step should be to reach out to the state or local immunization program [3 pages] for assistance . (cdc.gov)
  • If the jurisdictional immunization program is unable to connect an LTC setting with a vaccine provider, CDC can help jurisdictions access this support. (cdc.gov)
  • Appropriate vaccine administration is a critical component of a successful immunization program. (cdc.gov)
  • But some states have restrictions that could deter workers, like Florida, which grows much of the nation's citrus fruit, where people must prove residency to get a vaccine. (truthout.org)
  • The IMB may be the first U.S. missionary agency known to have such a mandate, according to leaders in the field, as other faith groups approach the issue in a variety of ways including limiting where people can serve and making considerations for uneven global access to the vaccines. (spokesman.com)
  • We can't have labour laws if one in 23 people don't have access to basic labour rights. (cbc.ca)
  • President Donald Trump aims to take credit on Tuesday to sign an executive order to ensure that priority access for COVID-19 vaccines to the American people. (gulftoday.ae)
  • The revelation, confirmed Monday by people familiar with the matter, came on the eve of Trump's plans to host a White House summit aimed at celebrating the expected approval of the first vaccine later this week. (gulftoday.ae)
  • However, we are all too conscious of the fact that in the Global South, only 28% of people have had access to even a single dose of the vaccine, and far less have had the opportunity to receive an mRNA shot, which did a lot to protect our communities during several of the variants. (actionnetwork.org)
  • Still, he recommends people get the vaccine, especially with the new variants. (cbsnews.com)
  • By getting the vaccine, I'm protecting not just myself and my loved ones, but I'm protecting my neighbors, my family, people that I may come in contact with sitting next to here outside of Peet's Coffee," she said. (cbsnews.com)
  • Omicron has shown that until all people around the world have access to the vaccines, the coronavirus will spread, mutate, and ultimately add to infections around the world," says Joan Rosenhauer, JRS/USA Executive Director. (jrsusa.org)
  • The Morrison Government will contribute an additional $50 million to the COVAX Advance Market Commitment (COVAX AMC) to ensure more people in our region and across the world have access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines. (foreignminister.gov.au)
  • No. I have received the vaccine and encourage others to take it, but a vaccine mandate is not the way to go to get people vaccinated. (frontstretch.com)
  • Some people are hesitant about whether or not the science of the vaccine is effective. (frontstretch.com)
  • No. It's authoritarian at its core, and this "papers, please" mentality that some people have over these vaccine and mask mandates doesn't leave a good impression at all. (frontstretch.com)
  • To encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, positive reinforcement is key. (frontstretch.com)
  • Currently, the vaccine is only funded for people who are close contacts of a meningococcal case, or are at high risk. (sciencemediacentre.co.nz)
  • People with this infection can become seriously ill within hours, so vaccine-based prevention is a key approach. (sciencemediacentre.co.nz)
  • We're lucky to have effective vaccines against all of the main serogroups that cause meningococcal disease in Aotearoa New Zealand, and current policy is appropriately targeted to the ages when children and young people are most at risk. (sciencemediacentre.co.nz)
  • An important point that people need to be aware of is that there are several sero-groups of meningococcal bacteria and optimal protection against all requires two different types of vaccines. (sciencemediacentre.co.nz)
  • People are dying around the world and we have to get vaccines into their arms in the fastest and most efficient way possible. (dailycaller.com)
  • But with more vaccines coming in and some rural areas seeing fewer people in the early eligibility groups signing up for shots, the overall strategy is beginning to shift to vaccinating as many people as possible to stem spread of the coronavirus. (sanmarcosrecord.com)
  • UNITED NATIONS: India has co-sponsored a UN General Assembly resolution that called for a fair, transparent and equitable access to essential medical supplies and any future vaccines developed to fight COVID-19 that has claimed over 177,000 lives and infected more than 2.5 million people. (funkybusinessforever.com)
  • And they said their biggest concern right now is making sure that people who need the vaccine the most get it first. (whyy.org)
  • Many people at risk of acquiring HIV had trouble accessing testing and prevention prior to the pandemic, and service interruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic have only worsened access - especially in rural areas," she wrote in an email to Medscape. (medscape.com)
  • COVID-19 vaccines protect people from getting COVID-19 and from getting more severe symptoms if they get COVID-19. (medlineplus.gov)
  • More than 50 million people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines, and these vaccines have undergone the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history. (cdc.gov)
  • As more people in the U.S. become eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines, clinicians are likely to hear increasing questions and concerns from patients who want more information about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines. (cdc.gov)
  • LTC administrators and managers may also contact the Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL), set up to help people with disabilities get vaccinated, at 1-888-677-1199 or [email protected] . (cdc.gov)
  • SA has committed to a COVID-19 vaccine roll-out in three phases, prioritising frontline workers , the elderly , people with comorbidities and essential workers . (bvsalud.org)
  • Confidence in the vaccines leads to more people getting vaccinated, which leads to fewer COVID-19 illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths. (cdc.gov)
  • A growing movement is calling for the development of a people's vaccine and the suspension of intellectual property rights to expand access. (democracynow.org)
  • Given the uncertain outcome of vaccine trials, COVAX provides richer countries with an additional safeguard alongside their bilateral contracts with pharmaceutical companies. (vfa.de)
  • A significant portion of the vaccine donations involve resources from bilateral contracts that many wealthy nations have with vaccine manufacturers-in lieu of or in addition to ordering from COVAX. (vfa.de)
  • The US, China and Russia have so far opted out of participating in the project, after signing their own bilateral deals with vaccine makers, something the UK has also done at scale. (pharmaphorum.com)
  • Who is eligible to receive vaccine from a VAP provider? (oregon.gov)
  • Who is eligible to receive 317-Vaccine? (oregon.gov)
  • Fredericksburg retiree Cyn White has been trying to find a COVID-19 vaccine in her Hill Country community since she became eligible for it in December. (sanmarcosrecord.com)
  • In addition to supporting distribution of federal vaccine allocation, Walgreens continues to assist several states and jurisdictions with administration of COVID-19 vaccines in select stores to eligible populations. (massmarketretailers.com)
  • UNICEF is leading efforts to procure and distribute/supply and roll out COVID-19 vaccines, across COVAX participants. (unicef.org)
  • This event explores the policies, financial capital, international support, and regional cooperation required for developing vaccine manufacturing capacities and supply chains on the continent. (chathamhouse.org)
  • The WHO, along with governments and aid groups, are calling on vaccine producers to share their patent information in order to address rising infections and a low vaccine supply in developing countries, according to NPR. (dailycaller.com)
  • While marketing access does not guarantee a patient can afford a medicine or vaccine, or that there is a reasonably sufficient supply of a pharmaceutical product, it is a critical precondition for access to new drugs, the researchers explained. (yale.edu)
  • Using a secure, web-based information technology (IT) system, the CDC manages the vaccine supply chain through its Vaccine Tracking System (VTrckS). (maximus.com)
  • Region, the prevailing political, emergency and humanitarian situations in several countries impose further demand- and supply-side challenges to equitable access. (who.int)
  • CDC has also been working closely with manufacturers, as their voluntary collaboration is critical to ensure that there is an adequate supply of vaccines for this program. (cdc.gov)
  • This event discusses key issues confronting African governments in gaining access to vaccines. (chathamhouse.org)
  • In July, the U.K., U.S. and Canadian governments accused Russian intelligence of attempting to steal private information from researchers racing to develop a vaccine. (bnnbloomberg.ca)
  • It's about all countries, and therefore we need a global plan, because all parts of the world need to be vaccinated at the same pace and have equitable access to vaccines. (cosmosmagazine.com)
  • COVAX stands for 'Covid-19 Vaccines Global Access' . (vfa.de)
  • As COVID-19 work continues, we'll need to use those muscles to fight for global equity for COVID vaccines. (avac.org)
  • It's encouraging to see the US' top infectious disease expert pushing for global access to COVID-19 vaccines. (doctorswithoutborders.org)
  • Although the Biden administration said last month it would consider waiving intellectual property rights, Fuaci told the Financial Times he was not wedded to the idea over concerns the move would instead slow down global vaccine access. (dailycaller.com)
  • President Biden and Congress must lead a global effort to ensure communities everywhere have access to vaccines. (results.org)
  • It is helping the lower- and middle-income economies in the Region to deploy COVID-19 vaccines in tandem with high-income countries, thereby contributing to the goal of ensuring equitable access to this global public good. (un.dk)
  • Kates noted that continued recovery relies on improving global access to and delivery of COVID-19 vaccines. (medscape.com)
  • An effective vaccine (MeNZB) was eventually developed but by the time it was deployed the epidemic had eased. (sciencemediacentre.co.nz)
  • COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective . (cdc.gov)
  • In this call, clinicians will learn effective strategies for responding to safety and efficacy questions they may hear, and in doing so, promote confidence, communication, and update of COVID-19 vaccines. (cdc.gov)
  • To explore various determinants of disease severity , resurgence risk and accessibility in order to aid an equitable, effective vaccine roll-out for SA that would maximise COVID-19 epidemic control by reducing the number of COVID-19 transmissions and resultant deaths, while at the same time reducing the risk of vaccine wastage. (bvsalud.org)
  • Deep knowledge of vaccine research, development and deployment encompassing the latest developments and advances in the field required. (wghalliance.org)
  • All vaccine is supplied at no cost, and providers code each dose of vaccine given to show the eligibility for that vaccine and that patient. (oregon.gov)
  • Eligibility codes in ALERT IIS are used to send quarterly bills for patients who are insured, and the participating clinics do not need to purchase a separate stock of private vaccine for these patients. (oregon.gov)
  • In San Antonio, city officials opened up three weeks' worth of appointments last week - about 30,000 - at the Alamodome while the eligibility requirements still restricted access, Bridger said. (sanmarcosrecord.com)
  • Quite a few things have come together to make this the right time to open up vaccine eligibility," Garcia said. (sanmarcosrecord.com)