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U.S. Waste of 15 million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses “Shameful,” says AHF

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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AIDS Healthcare Foundation ( AHF ) on Tuesday decried the waste of at least 15 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in the United States this year as shameful.

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  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation ( AHF ) on Tuesday decried the waste of at least 15 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in the United States this year as shameful.
  • AHF calls on the Biden administration and leaders of other wealthy countries with excess vaccine stockpiles to do their due diligence to protect unused doses and ensure unneeded shots get to the most vulnerable countries with little-to-no vaccine access.
  • According to the Guardian , At least 15 million doses were scrapped in the U.S. between March and September, according to one analysis of CDC data.
  • A separate investigation found 1 million doses were discarded in 10 states between December and July.

VOW for Girls Ignites the Global Movement to End Child Marriage with Its "Stop the Clock" Campaign

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Monday, October 4, 2021
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It was also important to us to highlight the positive impact we've had in working with local organizations to give hope to girls everywhere and end child marriage in their communities."

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  • It was also important to us to highlight the positive impact we've had in working with local organizations to give hope to girls everywhere and end child marriage in their communities."
  • The campaign unites brands and the wedding industry to support this important cause, as well as help raise funds for programs that provide critical resources to girls at risk of child marriage.
  • Luxury wedding designer Justin Alexander , wedding industry leader The Knot , and a generous private donor are sponsors of this year's campaign.
  • VOW for Girls is a growing global movement that partners with brands and individuals to end the international child marriage crisis.