Upholding Tribal Sovereignty in Federal, State, and Local Emergency Vaccine Distribution Plans

J Law Med Ethics. 2024;52(S1):31-34. doi: 10.1017/jme.2024.69. Epub 2024 Jul 12.

Abstract

Cross jurisdictional collaboration efforts and emergency vaccine plans that are consistent with Tribal sovereignty are essential to public health emergency preparedness. The widespread adoption of clearly written federal, state, and local vaccine plans that address fundamental assumptions in vaccine distribution to Tribal nations is imperative for future pandemic response.

Keywords: COVID-19; Equity; Preparedness; Tribes; Vaccine.

MeSH terms

  • Disaster Planning
  • Federal Government
  • Humans
  • Indians, North American
  • State Government
  • United States
  • Vaccines* / supply & distribution

Substances

  • Vaccines