Program Updates

RSV Ordering Update Beginning Monday, October 28, 2024, all RSV orders will require current temperature files and a current reconciliation due on the day the order is placed. Routine Immunizations, RSV, and COVID-19 vaccine orders: Current temperature data and reconciliation due the same day as the...

Beyfortus Open Ordering Now Available VFC providers are now welcome to order Beyfortus as needed. The CDC has released a limited amount in each wave, so we encourage sites to order early. Orders may be adjusted to ensure equity among patient populations. Dosages: RSV comes in two dosages: 50...

2024 – 2025 COVID-19 Vaccines Available to Order As a reminder, the federally funded Bridge Access Program (BAP) ended on August 12, 2024. Last season’s 2023- 2024 COVID-19 vaccines are now unauthorized and should not be administered.  If you have not done so already, remove all 2023 –...

New Flu and COVID-19 Products Available VFC providers can now order: 2024-2025 Novavax COVID-19 products for 12 years and older Flucelvax (Sequirus) FluMist (AstraZeneca) Make sure that your EHR/EMR is set up to report this year’s COVID-19 products.  These are the vaccines available: When placing COVID-19 orders, please remember: Complete a current COVID-19 reconciliation. Submit your...

Bridge Access Program Update Thank you for your continued efforts in ensuring that Philadelphia community members have access to the COVID-19 vaccine. We regret to inform you that the federally funded Bridge Access Program (BAP) has ended before the original closure date of December 31st, 2024....

Get PhilaVax Alerts for Rejected Orders Here's a quick guide on how to turn on notifications in PhilaVax to alert you when 1) orders are rejected or 2) comments needing action are left on submitted orders. Step 1: Navigate to the top right corner of your PhilaVax...

Immunization Champion Award Winner: Patricia Hewson 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...

Join Us for a COVID-19 Product Update Join the PDPH Immunization Program and our pharmaceutical partners for a virtual townhall regarding the 2024 - 2025 COVID-19 product update. This informative session is for both pediatric and adult primary care providers (PCPs) who would like to learn...

Remind Families About Back to School Vaccines Prepare your pediatric patients to return to school by getting them caught up with their vaccines. Access reminder recall guidance, free print materials, and more information about vaccination coverage rates below.   According to CDC, vaccination coverage among kindergarten students...

PhilaVax Temperature Reporting Requirement Update Important: VFC & VFAAR orders submitted to PhilaVax without temperature data will be rejected. * We will no longer contact VFC & VFAAR sites to request missing temperature data after the order date. VFC & VFAAR orders will be rejected, and the...

PIC 2024 Fall Conference Save the date! Join us for the Philadelphia Immunization Coalition’s Fall 2024 Conference. Our speakers will include Dr. Andrew Kroger (CDC) and Dr. Paul Offit (CHOP), among others to be announced. Topics covered will include COVID-19, RSV, flu, universal recommendations forcommunity outreach, vaccine hesitancy,...

Call for Nominations: 2024 Immunization Champion Award  You can still submit a nomination for the Immunization Champion Award! Your nominations will determine the 2024 Philadelphia Immunization Champion. Check out the eligibility criteria below and acknowledge someone you know who champions local immunization access. The Immunization Champion Award is...

Congratulations to last week’s survey winner: Puentes De Salud! But wait, there’s another chance to win and help us better prepare for the next flu season! We will hold a second drawing to win a free buzzy.  To enter our second drawing, use the button below...

Free Print Materials on the Way!  We're sending pediatric and adult materials to your office. Preview some of the print materials that are on the way, and order more in different languages!  Preview: Laminated Pediatric Vaccine Schedule   Preview: RSV Palm Card for Adults Visit our website to order more...

Register for the SexMed Conference! Join this free, in-person conference designed for healthcare providers and care teams seeking best practices, protocols, and skills in proactive, patient-centered sexual healthcare for all Philadelphians. The conference will take place on Friday, May 3, 2024 in Center City, Philadelphia.  Register for the conference! Conference Details Fee There is...

2024 Influenza Ordering Survey While flu remains prevalent across the country, the 2023-2024 flu season has seen a drop in coverage, and Philadelphia is no exception.    Fill out this short survey (less than 3 minutes) to help us better prepare for next flu season. Every site...

Tips for Managing Short-Dated COVID-19 Vaccine Inventory COVID-19 vaccine shipped by McKesson in the following months will be short-dated, meaning the manufacturer expiration dates will be shorter than usual.   McKesson will continue distributing COVID-19 doses until the vaccines are within 30 days of expiry.   Here are...

Pediatric Immunization Techniques Training  Join us for a pediatric immunization techniques training for Vaccines for Children (VFC) providers!   The Immunization Program is hosting a free pediatric immunization techniques training for VFC providers. Class participants are limited and will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. A...