Readout of White House Office of Public Engagement Stakeholder Call on Fall Vaccination Campaign

Yesterday, the Office of Public Engagement, Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy and Centers for Disease Control Prevention convened a stakeholder briefing to discuss ways to help protect Americans this fall and winter respiratory virus season. The Administration officials underscored that this is the first year we have three vaccines to protect against flu,…

Statement from President Biden on FDA and CDC Actions on Updated COVID-19 Vaccines

Since entering office, my Administration has made historic progress in our ability to manage COVID-19 so that it no longer meaningfully disrupts our lives. Today marks another important milestone. Following an independent scientific review, the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have now authorized, approved, and recommended everyone 6 months and…

Readout of White House Meeting with Long-Term Care Leadership, Partners and Experts

On Wednesday, Biden-Harris Administration officials convened leadership and experts from national associations and organizations charged with protecting older adults and providing safe, high-quality care for our nation’s long-term care facility residents. Administration officials underscored that this is the first fall and winter season where vaccines are available for all three viruses – flu, RSV, and…

Readout of White House Meeting with RSV Immunization Manufacturers

On Monday, senior Biden-Harris Administration officials met with suppliers to discuss the manufacturing, distribution, and accessibility of RSV immunizations through the private market. Senior administration officials underscored the importance of manufacturers such as Sanofi and AstraZeneca working to meet demand with a sense of urgency as we head into the winter season. During the meeting,…

The Biden-Harris Administration Will End COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Federal Employees, Contractors, International Travelers, Head Start Educators, and CMS-Certified Facilities

In 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration announced COVID-19 vaccination requirements to promote the health and safety of individuals and the efficiency of workplaces, protecting vital sectors of our economy and vulnerable populations. Since January 2021, COVID-19 deaths have declined by 95%, and hospitalizations are down nearly 91%. Globally, COVID-19 deaths are at their lowest levels since…

Valuing the Future: Revision to the Social Discount Rate Means Appropriately Assessing Benefits and Costs

Many decisions, policies, and regulations generate streams of benefits or costs long into the future. For example, the U.S. phaseout of leaded gasoline in the 1970s and 1980s led to short-run transition costs but major long-run health benefits, including by protecting the neurological development of children who would have otherwise been exposed.  Economic and regulatory…

FACT SHEET: Actions Taken by the Biden-Harris Administration to Ensure Continued COVID-19 Protections and Surge Preparedness After Public Health Emergency Transition

Over the last two years, the Biden-Harris Administration has made tremendous progress in our ability to manage COVID-19 so that it no longer meaningfully disrupts the way we live our lives. As the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) ends on May 11, 2023, the Administration has taken significant steps to ensure all individuals have continued…

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