National Vaccine Program Office
Encyclopedia
The National Vaccine Program Office is an office of the United States Department of Health and Human Services
that plays a role in the coordination of vaccine
policy.
It was established by the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act
.
United States Department of Health and Human Services
The United States Department of Health and Human Services is a Cabinet department of the United States government with the goal of protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. Its motto is "Improving the health, safety, and well-being of America"...
that plays a role in the coordination of vaccine
Vaccine
A vaccine is a biological preparation that improves immunity to a particular disease. A vaccine typically contains an agent that resembles a disease-causing microorganism, and is often made from weakened or killed forms of the microbe or its toxins...
policy.
It was established by the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act
National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act
The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 was enacted in the United States to reduce the potential financial liability of vaccine makers due to vaccine injury claims. The legislation was aimed at ensuring a stable market supply, and to provide cost-effective arbitration for vaccine...
.