Program Updates

On June 9, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licensed Merck’s Enflonsia (clesrovimab) for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI).On June 26, 2025, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices(ACIP) voted to recommend clesrovimab for use in infants younger than...

Vaccines for Children (VFC) providers are now welcome to order nirsevimab (Beyfortus) as needed. Nirsevimab (Beyfortus), a monoclonal antibody immunization used to prevent RSV infection in infants and young children, can be administered from October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026. Once we receive your nirsevimab orders,...

The following products are now available to order: Flulaval (VFC & VFAAR) Fluzone (VFC only) Flucelvax (VFC only) FluMist (VFC only) 2025-2026 Available Influenza Products Vaccines for Children (VFC) Product Manufacture/NDC Eligibility Dose / Presentation / Type CPT Code CVX Code Available FluLaval GSK, 19515-0904-52 6 mos – 18 years 0.5 mL / Single-dose syringe / inactivated, trivalent 90656 140 Yes Fluzone Sanofi, 49281-0425-50 6 mos – 18...

Can I order self- or caregiver-administered FluMist for patients in the upcoming influenza season? No, providers can not order self- or caregiver-administered FluMist for patients. Patients and/or caregivers must initiate the order themselves. FluMist can be ordered through an online pharmacy service, Asembia Specialty Pharmacy Network (ASPN)....

FluLaval pre-filled syringes and Flucelvax pre-filled syringes are now available to order for your VFC-eligible patients. FluLaval pre-filled syringes are now available to order for your VFAAR-eligible patients. Visit our flu webpage to learn more about which vaccines are available and how to place your first order...

The Immunization Champion Award, hosted by the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) and funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recognizes individuals doing an exemplary job or going above and beyond to promote or foster immunizations in their communities for children and adults. The award...

2025-2026 VFC & VFAAR influenza products will be available to order soon. Make sure your office is ready!   Starting Tuesday, August 12, 2025: FluLaval and Flucelvax will be available to order for your VFC-eligible patients. FluLaval will be available to order for your VFAAR-eligible patients. Complete a return in PhilaVax for any...

On May 29, 2025, the CDC updated the routine Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule. All moderately and severely immunocompromised children should receive the COVID-19 vaccine. All other children may receive the COVID-19 vaccine based on shared decision-making between the patient/parent and the pediatrician, combining the...

With ongoing measles outbreaks in the United States, all healthcare professionals should stay alert for measles cases, especially during the upcoming summer travel season, and particularly in unvaccinated patients. To help providers and clinics stay prepared, CDC’s Project Firstline is hosting a webinar on May...

Educate your patients about Influenza! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, influenza levels nationwide are at their highest since the peak of the 2009 swine flu pandemic. Nationally, CDC reports 98 pediatric deaths this season. This season is now classified as a high severity season for...

Our Spring PIC conference is coming up. We hope to see you there.  Questions? Interested in being a panelist? Email angel.brice@phila.gov. ...

Update by March 28, 2025 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. Therefore, all providers who use PDPH-provided DDLs must update...

VFC/VFAAR Re-enrollment Begins Today! The Philadelphia Vaccines for Children (VFC)/Vaccines for Adults at Risk (VFAAR) annual re-enrollment period is now open! Sites enrolled in VFC and/or VFAAR must submit a re-enrollment form by February 28, 2025 to continue participating in these programs. Follow these 3 steps for a...

Recommend HPV Vaccine Using the Guidance Below The HPV vaccine is approved for ages 9 years through 45 years for all genders. The American Cancer Society and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend vaccination starting at age 9. Early vaccination at ages 9-10 has several benefits, including...

Complete the survey! The Philadelphia Immunization Program thanks you for participating in the COVID-19 Bridge Access Program. You played a crucial role in ensuring underinsured and uninsured adults in Philadelphia could access COVID-19 vaccines. Now that the Bridge Access Program has ended, we're asking providers who were enrolled to complete a Provider Satisfaction Survey. Thank you...

Action Required: PhilaVax User Account Renewal Dear PhilaVax Users,The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) Immunization Program is currently undergoing our annual PhilaVax user account renewal.All users must complete the user agreement for the 2025 calendar year for continued access to PhilaVax. All agreements must be...

Holiday Season Delivery Delays 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 Place your order by Friday, December 6, 2024, at 12 p.m. Orders placed after this date may not...

Holiday Season Delivery Delays 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. November  Place your order by Friday, November 15, 2024, at 12 p.m. Orders placed after this date may not...