Global immunization remains stalled since the pandemic, with approximately 14.5 million children worldwide who did not receive a single dose of vaccines in 2023. With measles and polio outbreaks on the rise, now is a critical moment. We must ensure people everywhere have access to lifesaving vaccines. These smart investments enhance our country's security against disease threats by stopping diseases early, at their source, and for a fraction of the cost of trying to contain an outbreak.  

How You Can Help: If you think it's wrong that millions do not have access to lifesaving vaccines, act now. Tell Congress you support global vaccination efforts and understand the role the U.S. plays in the lives of children globally. Global health spending is a fraction of one percent of the federal budget, but it helps save millions of lives. As the appropriations process continues for Fiscal Year 2025, ask your Congress to support funding at the following levels: 

• Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance - $340m
• UNICEF - $175m
• CDC global polio eradication - $276m
• CDC measles elimination - $80m
• USAID polio eradication - $165m
• WHO - $134.6m
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Thank you for taking action to protect the world's children.