[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 170 (Tuesday, September 5, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 60694]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-18994]


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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) 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: [email protected]. 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 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 
[email protected] 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.
[FR Doc. 2023-18994 Filed 9-1-23; 8:45 am]
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