The U.S. Needs a Federal Program to Expand Vaccine Access and Equity for Adults

More than 27 million people are currently uninsured in the U.S., and as pandemic-era Medicaid protections begin to unwind this month, up to 15 million people could lose coverage through that program.

Congress should protect the health of all Americans by ensuring that everyone, regardless of insurance coverage, has access to recommended vaccines at no cost. In particular, a new Vaccines for Adults (VFA) program—in line with the Biden administration’s fiscal year 2024 budget proposal—would improve access to vaccines and health by boosting vaccine rates and reducing the number of vaccine-preventable illnesses and deaths. Read more from American Progress here.