Millions In Federal Funding Pulled From State, Local Vaccination Programs Without Explanation, Review Finds

CNN (7/25, Goodman) reported a review of funding agreements by HHS found that “millions of dollars have been pulled from state and local vaccination programs with no explanation.” As a result, “affected programs say they will probably have to cut staffers and services because of the shortfall, and they worry that vaccination rates will also drop as they lose the ability to assist people who are low-income or uninsured.” The review found that “of 66 jurisdictions awarded federal immunization funding this year, about 40 received awards lower than their funding targets.”