Author: Rishi Sharma

Urgent Update on COVID-19 Program The Philadelphia Department of Public Health's (PDPH) COVID-19 program is expected to end this Tuesday, 9/12 when full commercialization begins. Any COVID-19 vaccine in your inventory received from PDPH will no longer be authorized for use. All remaining inventory must be reported as wastage and...

Private COVID-19 Vaccine Procurement  Commercialization of COVID-19 vaccines is occurring next week. VFC Providers are required to match vaccines on the private side. We have created an FAQ to assist providers through this transition.  Take these steps now to plan which COVID-19 vaccines you will purchase privately:  Review the anticipated...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] New Vaccine Product Available Through VFC: Prevnar 20 On June 27, 2023, the CDC approved Prevnar 20 (PCV20) for use in pediatric patients. Beginning September 6, 2023, this Prevnar 20 is available to order for your VFC eligible patients. The Prevnar 13 (PCV13) is no longer...

Recap: RSV Immunization in Outpatient Settings Thank you to those who attended the RSV townhall for nirsevimab (Beyfortus) immunization in outpatient settings on Tuesday, August 29! In case you missed it, please review important information below:  PDPH townhall presentation slides PDPH townhall meeting recording Nirsevimab FAQ Nirsevimab planning checklist Nirsevimab will...

Integrating RSV Immunization into EHR Systems RSV immunization will be available to order through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program this fall. This newly approved monoclonal antibody, nirsevimab (Beyfortus), will be used to protect newborns and infants born during or entering their first RSV season.As your facility will likely...

Recap: RSV Immunization in Inpatient Settings Thank you to those who attended the RSV townhall for nirsevimab (Beyfortus) immunization in inpatient settings on Friday, August 24! In case you missed it, please review important information below: PDPH townhall presentation slides PDPH townhall meeting recording Nirsevimab FAQ Nirsevimab planning checklist Nirsevimab will...

Mpox Vaccine: Labor Day Schedule The City of Philadelphia will be closed on Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day. Mpox orders are due by 5pm on Tuesday, September 5th during this week. Deliveries will continue as normal.  Place an order ...

RSV Townhall to Discuss Nirsevimab Come learn about the newly approved monoclonal antibody, nirsevimab (Beyfortus), to prevent RSV in neonates and young infants at a townhall hosted by the Philadelphia Immunization Program.  The townhall will take place over Zoom on Tuesday August 29 at 12pm. Nirsevimab will be...

VFC & VFAAR Flu Ordering Will Open 8/28/23 VFC & VFAAR providers can order flu for the 2023-24 season starting Monday, 8/28/23. Make sure your site is ready! Account for any unused 2022-23 VFC/VFAAR flu vaccine still at your site using PhilaVax: Process a return for the unopened...

Bridge Access Program Pre-Enrollment is Live Please complete the pre-enrollment survey below. This survey will provide our team with key information to determine if your site is eligible for enrollment.   The survey does not generate a confirmation email automatically. Our team will review your responses and reach...

COVID-19 Vaccine Update As a reminder, the last day to order COVID-19 vaccine was Thursday 8/3. Providers who continue to have COVID-19 vaccine inventory should continue to adhere to the requirements outlined in the Provider Agreement. Read on for specific guidance regarding delivery and reporting. Delivery After 8/15,...

Save the Date! Join us for the Philadelphia Immunization Coalition's Fall 2023 Conference on Wednesday, October 4 from 9:00am - 3:30pm at College of Physicians (19 South 22nd Street). Our speakers will include Dr. Andrew Kroger (CDC) and Dr. Paul Offit (CHOP), among others to be announced. Topics...

COVID-19 Vaccine Commercialization Town Hall COVID-19 vaccine will soon be available for purchase on the commercial market and will be available to order through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program. We will host 2 town halls tomorrow, August 10, to help with this transition. Commercialization of COVID-19 vaccines will transition vaccines previously purchased...

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Shelf-Life Extension The FDA has approved Moderna’s request for a 3-month shelf-life extension (SLE) of all Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for under 6 years old. The relevant lot numbers are listed in the table below.  Moderna has updated their web-based Vial Expiration Checker tool to reflect the...

Back-to-School Immunization Resources The PDPH Immunization Program and the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) want to remind you that now is the time to prepare your patients for back-to-school. Pennsylvania law requires all students (K-12) to be vaccinated while attending school. Students that do not have...

COVID-19 Vaccine Commercialization COVID-19 vaccine will soon be available for purchase on the commercial market and will be available to order through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program. We have created an FAQ and will host town halls to help with this transition. Commercialization of COVID-19 vaccines will transition...

Updated Moderna Expiration All orders for COVID-19 vaccine must be placed by this Thursday, August 3. As a reminder, this Thursday, August 3 is the last day to order COVID-19 vaccine. Sites should order enough vaccine to last through August and September. Moderna vaccine may arrive short...

Return Expired Doses of Flu Today! All VFC/VFAAR influenza vaccine supplied by the Philadelphia Immunization Program during the 2022-2023 flu season has expired. Please account for unused VFC/VFAAR flu vaccine at your site using PhilaVax: Process a return for the unopened vials online in the Vaccines Returns module....