Solicitation of Nominations for Membership on the National Vaccine Advisory Committee

Issuing agencies

Abstract

The Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy (OIDP), a program office within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), solicits nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC). The activities of this committee are governed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The NVAC serves an advisory role, providing recommendations to the Assistant Secretary for Health in her capacity as the Director of the National Vaccine Program. The committee studies and recommends ways to encourage the availability of an adequate supply of safe and effective vaccination products in the United States, as well as research priorities and other measures to enhance the safety and efficacy of vaccines. The committee also advises the Assistant Secretary for Health on the implementation of sections 300aa-2, 300aa-3, and 300aa-4 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, including government and non- government cooperation. A copy of the NVAC charter that describes its structure and functions and lists of the current members can be reviewed on the NVAC website at: http://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/nvac/index.html. Submission Process: Please email all submissions to nvac@hhs.gov. All nominations for membership on the committee must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. EDT on June 24, 2022.