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July 5, 2023
As you know, the Health Center COVID-19 Vaccine Program began in February 2021 to ensure our nation’s medically underserved communities and those disproportionately affected by COVID-19 had direct access to COVID-19 vaccines through HRSA-supported health centers.
Through this program alone, health centers have administered nearly 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines. THANK YOU to all HRSA-supported health centers – and all their community partners – for your efforts!
The Health Center COVID-19 Vaccine Program will end next month, with the last day to order vaccines scheduled for Wednesday, August 23. Moving forward, health centers can continue to access COVID-19 vaccines through the supply available via states and jurisdictions. Additionally, HHS recently announced the HHS Bridge Access Program For COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments to maintain broad access to COVID-19 vaccines for millions of uninsured.
HRSA’s Health Center COVID-19 Therapeutics Program and COVID-19 Testing Supply Program will continue, and their ordering schedules will not change at this time.
UPCOMING OFFICE HOURS
We’ll discuss the wind down of the vaccine program and take questions at the next Office Hours session.
Tuesday, July 11
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
See registration information for future Office Hours sessions. Office Hours are open to all HRSA-supported health centers.
HEALTH CENTER COVID-19 VACCINE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
- Continue ordering COVID-19 vaccines weekly, as needed, until the program concludes.
- Continue to update stock on hand and wastage in the Health Partner Order Portal (HPoP). There is a continued need for accurate vaccine inventory reporting through the end of the program. See the job aid (PDF) for specific instructions.
- Monitor the Health Center Program Community for more information. We post Program Updates every other Tuesday. Due to yesterday’s holiday, expect the next issue on Tuesday, July 18.
- Submit questions using the BPHC Contact Form (COVID-19 > COVID-19 Vaccine Program).
- We will share updates related to the Health Center COVID-19 Monthly Survey as soon as we are able. Continue to submit your data in the meantime.
- Direct any questions about the Bridge Access Program to PolicyISDBridge@cdc.gov.
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