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The committee cautioned that the report offers a strategic framework and blueprint for change, not an immediate roadmap or next steps plan. The third recommendation called for a public process of stakeholder deliberations to explore the full implications of the proposal and address technical design issues. The lOM recommended that the National Vaccine Program Office (NVAC) of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control convene a series of regional and national meetings with the major stakeholders and others to rehne the recommendations and develop plans for implementation. 

Hinman, A. 2004. Institute of Medicine Report on Financing Vaccines in the 21st Century National Vaccine Advisory Committee/National Vaccine Program Office Response. AvaUable at www.hhs.gOv/nvpo/nvac/NVAC-IOM100604.htm. 

Baylor NE (2000) Proceedings from the Workshop on aluminum in vaccines, May 11-12, 2000, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Sponsored by the National Vaccine Program Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... 

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