Notice2023-10635
Meeting of the National Vaccine Advisory Committee
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Published
May 18, 2023
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Health and Human Services Department
Abstract
As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is hereby giving 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.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 96 (Thursday, May 18, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31768-31769]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-10635]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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.
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SUMMARY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is hereby giving 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 June 15-16, 2023. The confirmed meeting
times and agenda will be posted on the NVAC website at <a href="http://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/nvac/meetings/index.html">http://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/nvac/meetings/index.html</a> as soon as they become
available.
ADDRESSES: Instructions regarding attending this meeting will be posted
online at: <a href="http://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/nvac/meetings/index.html">http://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/nvac/meetings/index.html</a> at least
one week prior to the meeting. Pre-registration is required for those
who wish to attend the meeting virtually or participate in public
comment. Please register at <a href="http://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/nvac/meetings/index.html">http://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/nvac/meetings/index.html</a>.
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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#98f6eef9fbd8f0f0ebb6fff7ee"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2d435b4c4e6d45455e034a425b">[email protected]</span></a>. Phone: 202-
795-7697.
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
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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 vaccine safety,
antimicrobial resistance, pandemic preparedness, and routine
immunization. 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: <a href="http://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/nvac/index.html">http://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/nvac/index.html</a>.
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. Individuals are welcome to submit written comments in
advance. Written comments should not exceed three pages in length.
Individuals submitting comments should email their written comments or
their request to provide a comment during the meeting to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#325c445351725a5a411c555d44"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dab4acbbb99ab2b2a9f4bdb5ac">[email protected]</span></a>
at least five business days prior to the meeting.
Dated: May 10, 2023.
Ann Aikin,
Acting Designated Federal Official, Office of the Assistant Secretary
for Health.
[FR Doc. 2023-10635 Filed 5-17-23; 8:45 am]
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