Apply to be an NVAC Member!

The National Vaccine Advisory Committee is Seeking Nominations The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is seeking nominees to serve on the National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC). The advisory committee recommends ways to achieve the optimal prevention of human infectious diseases through vaccine development and provides direction to prevent adverse reactions to vaccines. NVAC members serve a pivotal role by providing peer review, consultation, advice, and recommendations to the Assistant Secretary of Health, who serves as the Director of the National Vaccine Program. Nominations will be considered for two voting member positions opening in 2018 and may also be considered for future committee vacancies. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m., EDT on May 4, 2018. Learn more about NVAC and how to apply. Explore Updated Vaccines.gov Content! Learn more about NVAC and how to apply. Finding vaccine information is easier than ever with new and improved content on Vaccines.gov. More than 5 million users visit Vaccines.gov each year for trusted, consumer-friendly information on vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases across the lifespan. Working with partners in immunization, each page of the site has been carefully reviewed to ensure the highest commitment to scientific accuracy and plain language – and a renewed focus on answering common questions. Visitors to the site will find: Simple, easy-to-understand information on the basics of vaccines like vaccine safety, how vaccines protect your community, and vaccine ingredients. New pages on who needs vaccines and when to get vaccinated– which now includes information for health care workers, military members, and more. Comprehensive information on each vaccine-preventable disease that breaks down common questions about vaccines and the diseases they protect against. Visit Vaccines.gov to check out the latest content.