2023-18994. Meeting of the National Vaccine Advisory Committee

AGENCY:

Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services.

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) hereby gives notice that the National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC) will hold an in-person meeting. The meeting will be open to the public and public comment will be heard during the meeting.

DATES:

The meeting will be held September 21–22, 2023. The confirmed meeting times and agenda will be posted on the NVAC website at http://www.hhs.gov/​nvpo/​nvac/​meetings/​index.html as soon as they become available.

ADDRESSES:

Instructions regarding attending this meeting will be posted online at: http://www.hhs.gov/​nvpo/​nvac/​meetings/​index.html at least one week prior to the meeting. Pre-registration is required for those who wish to attend the meeting in person or participate in public comment. Please register at http://www.hhs.gov/​nvpo/​nvac/​meetings/​index.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ann Aikin, Acting Designated Federal Officer, Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Tower Building, Room, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Rockville, MD 20852. Email: [e-mail]. Phone: [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Pursuant to section 2101 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300aa–1), the Secretary of HHS was mandated to establish the National Vaccine Program to achieve optimal prevention of human infectious diseases through immunization and to achieve optimal prevention against adverse reactions to vaccines. The NVAC was established to provide advice and make recommendations to the Director of the National Vaccine Program on matters related to the Program's responsibilities. The Assistant Secretary for Health serves as Director of the National Vaccine Program.

During this meeting, NVAC will hear presentations to support the recent charges on innovation and safety from Admiral Rachel L. Levine, MD, the Assistant Secretary for Health and Director of the National Vaccine Program. NVAC will also hear presentations on the actions and strategies taken to better address the unique vaccination needs of people with disabilities, respiratory disease prevention plans for the upcoming fall season, and updates on climate change vaccines. Please note that agenda items are subject to change, as priorities dictate. Information on the final meeting agenda will be posted prior to the meeting on the NVAC website: http://www.hhs.gov/​nvpo/​nvac/​index.html.

Members of the public will have the opportunity to provide comment at the NVAC meeting during the public comment period designated on the agenda. Public comments made during the meeting will be limited to three minutes per person to ensure time is allotted for all those wishing to speak. Members of the public may also submit written comments. Written comments should not exceed three pages in length. Individuals planning to submit comments should email their written comments or their request to provide a comment during the meeting to [e-mail] at least five business days prior to the meeting.

Dated: August 7, 2023.

Ann Aikin,

Acting Designated Federal Official, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health.