Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

October 6, 2020

Current State of Mass Vaccination Preparedness and Operational Challenges in the United States, 2018- 2019

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  • Interviews from public health and preparedness officials representing 33 jurisdictions across the US reveal that most jurisdictions were not capable of or had not planned for implementation of rapid mass vaccination within a short period of time. Key barriers include an insufficient number of qualified personnel to administer vaccinations, increased patient load, cold chain logistical challenges, and operational challenges addressing high-risk populations including children, pregnant women, and non-English speaking populations.

Hosangadi et al. (Oct 2, 2020). Current State of Mass Vaccination Preparedness and Operational Challenges in the United States, 2018- 2019. Health Security. https://doi.org/10.1089/hs.2019.0146