The Maternal Vaccination Act amends federal public health law to strengthen vaccination efforts for pregnant and postpartum women and their children. The bill expands existing vaccination awareness and equity campaigns to specifically target pregnant and postpartum individuals, including those from racial and ethnic minority communities, while also enhancing coordination between prenatal, obstetric, and pediatric care providers. Funding for these maternal vaccination programs increases from $15 million annually to $17 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. The legislation aims to address vaccination disparities among pregnant women and their newborns by integrating maternal vaccination promotion into broader public health initiatives and improving access to vaccination information and services across different healthcare settings.
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