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Community Immunity During COVID-19: Boosting Vaccination Rates

This act aims to increase recommended immunization rates in communities, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Local health departments will receive grants for educational programs, combating misinformation, and supporting access to vaccines, thereby improving public health and citizen safety.
Key points
Health departments will receive grants to increase immunization rates, including COVID-19 vaccines.
Funds can be used for education, reaching low-vaccination groups, and combating vaccine misinformation.
The act promotes partnerships with healthcare providers, schools, and community organizations to boost vaccinations.
It authorizes $560 million in funding to support these initiatives.
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Additional Information
Community Immunity During COVID–19 Act of 2021
Print number: S 167
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
Process start date: 2021-02-02