We help keep Philadelphia healthy by averting vaccine-preventable diseases and increasing immunization coverage across the city.
The programs we run empower clinics to provide vaccines for individuals who would otherwise not have access to them.
Learn how to order vaccine, track your order, and manage your inventory through PhilaVax.
Keep Philadelphia healthy by removing the financial barriers to immunization for patients.
Learn about what to do in the event of a temperature excursion and how to get back on track.
You are invited to attend a town hall webinar hosted by the Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Immunization Programs. The “Introduction to the PA CARES Program” webinar will provide important information about the new Pennsylvania Children’s Access to Routine and Essential Shots (PA CARES) Program.
This webinar is open to all providers enrolled in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia’s Vaccines for Children (VFC) Programs.
All VFC providers are strongly encouraged to attend one of these sessions.
Session 1
Session 2
The Philadelphia Immunization Program thanks you for participating in the COVID-19 Bridge Access Program.
Now that the Bridge Access Program has ended, we’re asking providers who were enrolled to share their experiences and help us improve.
Digital Data Loggers (DDLs) provided by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) use LogTag software to download temperature data.
LogTag version 2 is no longer supported and may cause data reporting errors.
All providers who use PDPH-provided DDLs must update their software to LogTag version 3.
Reach out to TempCheck@phila.gov with any questions.
Register now! Join us for the Philadelphia Immunization Coalition (PIC) adult-focused conference.
Speakers include:
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This conference is open to all healthcare professionals.
$30
June 03, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
College of Physicians at 19 South 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Join us for an informative virtual session on respiratory viruses.
This session is for primary care physicians (PCPs) and other vaccine providers to learn more about:
Infectious disease expert Dr. Mayssa Abuali will give an overview of respiratory viral epidemiology and provide related immunization updates, and the VFC team will provide programmatic updates.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Addressing aluminum, shared decision-making, combination vaccines, & more Patients have questions about vaccines, and we’re here to support you in these discussions so you can remain a trusted source. Our Guide to Talking Vaccines with Adults, vaccine facts webpage, and Vaccine Hesitancy and Refusal Guide are good...
As you may be aware, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met last week to vote on several vaccine recommendations. We want to ensure all providers have clear guidance on what these votes mean for VFC program operations. Although ACIP votes on recommendations,...
All Philadelphia providers enrolled in the VFC Program are eligible. What is PA CARES? The Pennsylvania Children’s Access to Routine and Essential Shots (PA CARES) program is a new state-directed initiative designed to support Vaccines for Children (VFC) providers enrolled in and in good standing...
The vaccine distribution center will have reduced delivery capacity during the holiday season. Orders submitted during this time will take longer than usual to ship. December: January: Ordering Tips: For assistance with completing your reconciliation or submitting your order, email our team at DPHProviderhelp@phila.gov.
Many countries across the world continue to experience measles outbreaks, resulting in possible travel-related exposures from settings like airports. Order free, print materials about measles vaccination to educate patients with upcoming travel plans, especially parents or caregivers of infants. Click the button below or at...
You are invited to attend a town hall webinar hosted by the Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Immunization Programs. The “Introduction to the PA CARES Program” webinar will provide important information about the new Pennsylvania Children’s Access to Routine and Essential Shots (PA CARES) Program. This webinar...
The health department has recently identified a varicella (chickenpox) outbreak in a school and is sharing clinical reminders on the diagnosis and management of varicella. Varicella is a highly contagious disease that can be serious for non-immune pregnant people, newborns, and those with weak immune...
The CDC released updated clinical guidance for the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine. Review the tables (previewed below) on this CDC webpage for a deeper dive into these changes. For any questions about this updated guidance, please contact us at vaccines@phila.gov.
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