Author: Rishi Sharma

Monkeypox Vaccine Update: Expanded Eligibility & Second Doses There is now vaccine supply to begin administering a complete two-dose Jynneos vaccine series to each individual who is eligible for vaccine. Updates Eligibility for a first dose now includes:• People of all ages. Subcutaneous administration continues to be required...

Aetna Better Health Medicaid Coverage Discontinued Aetna Better Health of Pennsylvania (ABH-PA) Medicaid Coverage was Discontinued Wednesday, August 31st, 2022. As of Thursday, September 1, 2022, patients with this plan will no longer be covered by this plan. Letters were sent to ABH-PA plan members to help them...

Invitation to Discuss Monkeypox Testing, Treatment, and Vaccine FQHC Partners, On Wednesday, August 17, PDPH is inviting you to participate in a discussion about monkeypox testing, treatment, and vaccine. Please mark your calendars, and join using the meeting information below! PDPH is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Updated Eligibility Criteria for Monkeypox Vaccine There has been a recent update in eligibility criteria for monkeypox vaccination, including sex workers of any sex or gender, as well as anyone who has had recent close contact with someone infected with monkeypox.Eligible individuals include: Gay, bisexual, transgender,...

Contact the Immunization Program! The Immunization Program manages several email accounts to support providers and the public with immunization-related queries. Use this guide to determine who to contact based on the nature of your request: PhilaVax@phila.gov: PhilaVax account support and technical issues (patient update requests, vaccine reporting questions,...

Recommend HPV Vaccine at Every Visit! During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a decrease in HPV doses administered in the United States. Here in Philadelphia, there was a 29% decrease in the total number of HPV doses administered in 2020 compared to 2019. This decrease affected every...