Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, 988 Suicide Lifeline & More

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Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine   CDC accepted the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP) recommendation of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for primary series vaccination in adults ages 18 years and older. Learn more »       HHS News Releases Week of July 24, 2022     FACT SHEET: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Response to the Monkeypox Outbreak July 21, 2022   Since the first reported case of monkeypox in the United States on May 18, HHS has communicated public health information about the virus to patients and health care providers, provided access and substantially increased supply of vaccines and treatments, and significantly expand the availability of tests. Read full news release         HHS Announces Historic Investment of Over $49 Million to Increase Health Care Coverage for Children, Parents, and Families July 19, 2022   The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), today awarded $49 million to organizations on the frontlines of reducing uninsured rates and connecting more children, parents, and families to health care coverage. Read full news release       Statement from HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on the Authorization of Protein-Based Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine July 19, 2022   In response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC’s) recommendation to make the protein-based Novavax COVID-19 vaccine available to the American people, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra issued the statement below on the CDC’s recommendation of this additional COVID-19 vaccine option. Read full news release         Five Operation Fly Formula Flights Scheduled for Week of July 18 July 18, 2022   Five Operation Fly Formula flights in the week of July 18 delivered more than 6.8 million 8-ounce bottle equivalents of infant formula to the United States. Operation Fly Formula has completed 53 flights and imported more than 61 million 8-ounce bottle equivalents of infant formula. Read full news release     See More News Releases         988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline   The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is now active across the United States. This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services. Learn More: http://988Lifeline.org. Get support »         U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20201 Toll Free Call Center: 1-877-696-6775 Website: HHS.gov         Follow us     View in browser