The U.S. faces a vaccine equity gap leading to disparities in vaccination rates, highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. To sustain progress, clear and universal CDC guidance, simplified recommendations, and caution against creating additional barriers are crucial for ensuring equitable access to vaccines and protecting the health of all communities.

A new survey commissioned by Pfizer and conducted by Survey Healthcare Global reveals confusion about the meningococcal vaccines and their associated recommendations. Luckily, an additional option may be on the horizon in the form of a pentavalent vaccine. The survey findings are now available on the AWHP website.

AWHP urges House lawmakers to reject cuts that may hinder biomedical research and harm vulnerable populations, advocating for a budget bill that restores agency funding to current levels, preserves the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and prioritizes women’s and girls’ healthcare needs.

Betsy Huber, President of the National Grange, dedicates her career to enhancing rural life, with a growing focus on advocating for accessible healthcare. As an AWHP advisory council member, she emphasizes the importance of women’s preventive health, particularly in rural areas.

Dr. Elizabeth Garner, U.S. Chief Scientific Officer at Ferring Pharmaceuticals and President of AMWA, brings her global perspective to empower women in healthcare. She aims to encourage all AMWA physician-members to advocate for women’s health and foster partnerships to invest in preventive solutions.