Shot@Life - Take action: Support funding for global vaccines

Take action: Support funding for global vaccines

February 15, 2012 BY Peg Willingham

We need YOU to take action to support global vaccine funding!

Monday, President Obama released his proposed budget for the fiscal year that begins on October 1, but this is only the first step. Now is the time for you to weigh in.

Tell your representatives in Washington that they must make it a priority that kids in developing countries receive life-saving immunizations.

Times are tough for many Americans – and Congress must fund programs that are proven to be effective and will save lives. That’s why we need your help to tell Congress that vaccinating children around the world is a priority. Global health and immunization programs save lives and help protect us here at home – and vaccinating children in developing countries is one of the best investments we can make. We need your help to get this message out.

Congress will consider the President’s budget request in the coming weeks, holding hearings with top Administration officials, and asking them to defend the amount of money requested by the President. Before this happens, it is critical that you let your member of Congress know that you do not want any cuts made to global health funding or funding for global vaccines.

TAKE ACTION NOW

Send a letter to your member of Congress and tell them that robust funding for global health and global vaccines is a priority for you.

Thank you!
Peg Willingham