CDC is giving $227 million for COVID-19 vaccine preparedness and tracking

Healthcare Finance: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will award $140 million for COVID-19 vaccine preparedness and almost $87 million for tracking and testing to 64 jurisdictions, including all 50 states and U.S. territories, the Department of Health and Human Services announced on Tuesday.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) funding will provide infrastructure support to the Immunizations and Vaccines for Children cooperative agreement. These funds, along with a previous $200 million in September, will help to prepare for distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.

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