Sec. 201. Long COVID programs
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Title III of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 241 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall establish or continue, as applicable, surveillance activities to better understand the burden and severity of Long COVID and related infection-associated chronic conditions, with specific consideration given to vulnerable populations, such as children. In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall— collect data on the incidence, prevalence, and severity of Long COVID and related infection-associated chronic conditions; monitor for Long COVID and Long COVID-like conditions, as appropriate, to enable early intervention and identification of factors associated with severity of symptoms; compile, and make publicly available, in accessible formats, Long COVID data collected under paragraph (1); develop and disseminate best practices for conducting surveillance for State, local, and Tribal public health officials, and other relevant public health stakeholders; provide technical assistance to international organizations, as applicable, regarding the monitoring of Long COVID; and conduct additional surveillance activities, as the Secretary determines appropriate, to better understand the burden and severity of Long COVID.
For purposes of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $32,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2034. The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall make grants to State, local, and Tribal health departments for the purpose of carrying out activities related to Long COVID. A State, local, or Tribal health department that receives a grant under subsection
(a)may use funds received through such grant to— provide training on the identification of Long COVID to clinicians, public health experts, and other relevant health care professionals; link individuals with Long COVID to care, as appropriate and applicable; support the development and dissemination of public information and educational materials on Long COVID, including materials to address misinformation and disinformation; support laboratory capacity for screening and diagnosis of Long COVID and associated symptoms; and build, maintain, and sustain jurisdiction-level infrastructure related to preparedness for post-infectious syndromes. For purposes of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $45,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2034. The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and in collaboration with national, State, local, and Tribal public health partners, shall develop a public education campaign for patients, families, and caregivers to educate and increase awareness about Long COVID in children and adults. Such campaign shall include information on— the signs and symptoms of Long COVID; how to prevent and seek treatment for Long COVID; self-management tools and support services; and other topics, as the Secretary determines appropriate. In developing materials for the campaign, the Secretary shall consult with independent, patient-led organizations or advocacy groups representing Long COVID patients and their families and other relevant stakeholders. The public education campaign under this section shall be made available in multiple languages, including American Sign Language. For purposes of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $21,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029. The Secretary shall— develop and make publicly available best practices for coordinated, multidisciplinary care for individuals with Long COVID; develop, update, as appropriate, and make publicly available clinical guidance and provider education materials, including for providers working with pediatric populations; and facilitate provider education on Long COVID signs, symptoms, maintenance, and treatment, including through technology-enabled collaborative learning. For the purpose of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2034. .
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