# Early Challenges Highlight Areas for Improvement in COVID-19 Vaccination Programs
> **Inspection / Evaluation** by Department of Health & Human Services OIG · 2023-01-27
> *About: Department of Health & Human Services*
## Report
- **Title:** Early Challenges Highlight Areas for Improvement in COVID-19 Vaccination Programs
- **Submitting OIG:** Department of Health & Human Services OIG
- **Component agency:** Department of Health & Human Services
- **Type:** Inspection / Evaluation
- **Publication date:** 2023-01-27

## Recommendations

- **Rec 23-E-04-011.01** (Open): CDC should update its plans for mass vaccination programs with strategies that address awardee-reported logistical challenges.
- **Rec 23-E-04-011.02** (Open): CDC should strengthen reporting of vaccine allocation data and administration data.
- **Rec 23-E-04-011.03** (Open): CDC should clarify roles and responsibilities within HHS for vaccine public health messaging during a pandemic.
- **Rec 23-E-04-011.04** (Open): CDC should work with awardees to enhance current and future capabilities for provider training and oversight.
## Source
- [oversight.gov report page](https://www.oversight.gov/reports/early-challenges-highlight-areas-improvement-covid-19-vaccination-programs)
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