All VFC & VFAAR influenza vaccine supplied by the Philadelphia Immunization Program during the 2025-2026 influenza season has expired. Please account for unused VFC & VFAAR influenza vaccine using PhilaVax:  Complete a return for any remaining influenza doses using PhilaVax. A guide with step-by-step instructions  is available here. Return your vaccine...

Update Your PhilaVax Bookmark URL Due to a recent 508 compliance update by the PhilaVax platform host, you may be encountering issues accessing previously saved PhilaVax browser bookmarks. Your error message may look like this: Recommended Action Update any saved bookmarks to https://vax.phila.gov/philavax/. Only bookmark the main site URL and not...

For certain vaccines, the CDC may reach out to your organization to verify whether the correct quantities and vaccine products ordered were delivered. The CDC conducts this verification process to ensure that vaccines shipped directly from manufacturers are delivered in accordance with CDC’s vaccine contract.  Why? Most vaccines...

Have you enrolled in the Pennsylvania Children’s Access to Routine and Essential Shots (PA CARES) program yet? If you have, no further action is needed. If not, please read on for enrollment instructions. Note that these instructions have been modified since we sent out our previous...

Good news! We're simplifying how temperature data is reported. Beginning Monday, July 13, 2026, vaccine coordinators using PDPH-issued digital data loggers (DDLs) will now submit routine temperature data through PhilaVax only. Click the button below to view the updated temperature reporting guide. View the updated guide!...

Registration is now open for the Philadelphia Immunization Coalition (PIC) stakeholder roundtable — click the button below to register! This event can accommodate up to 30 participants. Join leaders from healthcare, community organizations, public health, and partner sectors for a discussion on strengthening immunization efforts across...

Mark your calendars! The Philadelphia Immunization Coalition (PIC) is convening a group of vaccination advocates and partners from across Philadelphia for an in-person roundtable discussion to strengthen collaboration on citywide vaccination efforts. The event will take place on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 9 - 11 a.m.This discussion will...

The Philadelphia Department of Health has recently identified a varicella (chickenpox) outbreak in a daycare located in ZIP code 19145 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,...

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) will be performing essential system maintenance on the secure FTP website tomorrow, May 8, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST. During this three-hour window, the file transfer application will be temporarily unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience. ...

The Philadelphia Vaccines for Children (VFC) and the Vaccines for Adults at Risk (VFAAR) annual re-enrollment period is now open! To continue participating, all clinics must submit required forms by June 1, 2026. Clinics enrolled in both programs must complete separate re-enrollments for each program. Complete re-enrollment in 3...

Nominate a local immunization leader for the 2026 Immunization Champion for Philadelphia Award! The Immunization Champion Award is a national award program hosted by the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) that honors individuals who demonstrate immunization leadership, collaboration, innovation, and/or advocacy in their community. If you know...

Influenza test positivity in Philadelphia has fallen to below 3% for both influenza A and B, indicating the end of influenza season. Therefore, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health recommends stopping influenza immunization for all eligible patients. Vaccination against influenza may continue based on clinical judgment.  Unused vaccines may...

National Infant Immunization Week highlights the importance of protecting children two years and younger from vaccine-preventable diseases. Research consistently shows that healthcare professionals are the most trusted source of vaccine information for parents. We encourage you to use this opportunity to emphasize the importance of timely...

Based on decreased RSV test positivity and pediatric hospitalizations, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health recommends stopping RSV monoclonal antibody immunization (i.e., nirsevimab and clesrovimab) to all eligible patients on April 15, 2026. Administration may continue until April 30, 2026, based on clinical judgment. Due to...

Join us for a training on pediatric immunization techniques on Friday, May 8, 2026! The Immunization Program is hosting a free training on pediatric immunization techniques for practitioners who administer or will administer Vaccines for Children (VFC) immunizations to pediatric patients. We encourage attendance by RNs,...

Adolescent Immunization Action Week (AIAW) reminds us to keep adolescents up-to-date on immunizations that protect against potentially life-threatening diseases like meningitis, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, HPV-related cancers, COVID-19, and influenza. Unity® Consortium offers digital and print resources that you can access online, share, or print. See below: Webinar:...

We recently migrated our SFTP services to a new server. Because of this move, the Server Host Key has changed. If the service account or automated script is failing to connect, it is likely because your system still has the old server identity saved in its...

Re-Enrollment Opens May 1, 2026 The Philadelphia Vaccines for Children (VFC) and the Vaccines for Adults at Risk (VFAAR) annual re-enrollment period will take place May 1 - 31, 2026 using PhilaVax. Complete the steps below to prepare for re-enrollment.  Prepare for Re-Enrollment Make sure all required staff have...