Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

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In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is seeking nominations for membership on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The ACIP consists of up to 19 experts that collectively represent a balanced range of scientific, clinical, and public health expertise relevant to the Committee's mission, including person(s) knowledgeable about consumer perspectives and/or social and community aspects of immunization programs.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 209 (Friday, October 30, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68517-68518]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-22185]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Advisory 
Committee on Immunization Practices

AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of 
Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within the Department 
of Health and Human Services (HHS), is seeking nominations for 
membership on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). 
The ACIP consists of up to 19 experts that collectively represent a 
balanced range of scientific, clinical, and public health expertise 
relevant to the Committee's mission, including person(s) knowledgeable 
about consumer perspectives and/or social and community aspects of 
immunization programs.

DATES: Nominations for membership on the ACIP must be received no later 
than December 31, 2026. Submissions received after this time will not 
be considered for the current membership cycle.

ADDRESSES: All nomination forms and additional required documents 
should be emailed to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6322202a33230007004d040c15"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="59181a1009193a3d3a773e362f">[email&#160;protected]</span></a> with the subject line: ``ACIP 
Nomination Application''. The ACIP nomination form and instructions can 
be found at <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/acip/apply-for-membership/index.html">https://www.cdc.gov/acip/apply-for-membership/index.html</a>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ACIP Secretariat, Advisory Committee 
on Immunization Practices, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 
1600 Clifton Road NE, Mailstop H21-12, Atlanta, Georgia 30329-4027. 
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d594969c8595b6b1b6fbb2baa3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3372707a63735057501d545c45">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Committee on Immunization 
Practices (ACIP) is charged with advising the Director, Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), regarding the use of vaccines and 
related immunobiologic agents for the prevention and control of 
vaccine-preventable diseases in the United States, including 
identifying areas where additional data or evaluation would inform 
future recommendations regarding such vaccines and immunizations. In 
addition, under 42 U.S.C. 1396s, the Committee is mandated to establish 
and periodically review and, as appropriate, revise the list of 
vaccines for administration to vaccine-eligible children through the 
Vaccines for Children program, along with schedules regarding dosing 
interval, dosage, and contraindications to administration of vaccines.
    Nominations are sought for individuals who have the expertise and 
qualifications necessary to contribute to the accomplishment of the 
objective of the ACIP. Nominees will be selected to represent a 
balanced range of scientific, clinical, and public health expertise 
relevant to the Committee's mission, including person(s) knowledgeable 
about consumer perspectives and/or social and community aspects of 
immunization programs. Federal employees will not be considered for 
membership. Members may be invited to serve for up to four-year terms. 
Selection of members is based on candidates' qualifications to 
contribute to the accomplishment of ACIP objectives.
    Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) policy stipulates 
that committee membership be balanced in terms of points of view 
represented and the committee's function. Appointments shall be made 
free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, 
national origin, age, disability, or other protected status, consistent 
with applicable law and Departmental policy. Nominees cannot be full-
time employees of the U.S. Government. Preference is given to U.S. 
citizens; nominations from non-U.S. citizens are handled on a case-by-
case basis. Current participation on Federal workgroups or prior 
experience serving on a Federal advisory committee does not disqualify 
a candidate; however, HHS policy is to avoid excessive individual 
service on advisory committees and multiple committee memberships. 
Committee members are Special Government Employees, requiring the 
filing of financial disclosure reports at the beginning of and annually 
during their terms. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
(CDC) reviews potential candidates for ACIP membership and provides a 
slate of nominees for consideration to the Secretary of HHS for final 
selection. HHS notifies selected candidates of their appointment near 
the start of their term, or as soon as the HHS selection process is 
completed. Note that the need for different expertise varies from year 
to year and a candidate who is not selected in one year may be 
reconsidered in a subsequent year.
    Candidates should email the following materials to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0c4d4f455c4c6f686f226b637a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c18082889181a2a5a2efa6aeb7">[email&#160;protected]</span></a> 
with the subject line: ``ACIP Nomination Application''.

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    <bullet> ACIP Nomination Form, which can be found at <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/acip/apply-for-membership/index.html">https://www.cdc.gov/acip/apply-for-membership/index.html</a>.
    <bullet> Current curriculum vitae (CV), including complete contact 
information (telephone numbers, mailing address, email address). CVs 
should include candidates' education, training, board certification and 
career history and list main areas of employment or other relevant 
activity and public appointments, if any. CVs should also include 
details of any relevant academic or professional qualifications.
    <bullet> At least one letter of recommendation from person(s) not 
employed by HHS. Candidates may also submit letter(s) from current HHS 
employees if they wish (excluding CDC employees), but at least one 
letter must be submitted by a person not employed by an HHS agency 
(i.e., National Institutes of Health, Food and Drug Administration).
    Nominations may be submitted by the candidate or by the person/
organization recommending the candidate.
    The Director, Office of Strategic Business Initiatives, Office of 
the Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention, has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register 
notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee 
management activities, for both the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

Kalwant Smagh,
Director, Office of Strategic Business Initiatives, Office of the Chief 
Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2026-22185 Filed 10-29-26; 8:45 am]
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