In 2020, SGCETC submitted comments to IHS regarding priorities for distributing the COVID-19 vaccine. Excerpt: Given the lessons learned from the H1N1 pandemic, we urge HHS to: (1) prioritize Indian Country for Phase 1 vaccine distribution; (2) provide Tribal Nations the option to have direct access to the
vaccine supply intended for Indian Country; and, (3) honor Tribal allocation plans.
