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This blog post was written alongside Dr. Mayssa Abuali, a Pediatric Infectious Diseases specialist and the medical director of the Philadelphia Department of Health’s Immunization Program. Measles continues to circulate in the United States, with a large outbreak growing in Texas. This outbreak has tragically led to...
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...
Re-enrollment Opens February 1, 2025 The Philadelphia Vaccines for Children (VFC) and Vaccines for Adults at Risk (VFAAR) annual re-enrollment period will take place from February 1 to February 28, 2025. The enrollment will be done electronically through PhilaVax. Prepare for Re-enrollment Complete these steps now! Update Clinic Tools Review...
We are thrilled to celebrate 30 years of the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, and we couldn't have done it without you. Over the past three decades, your work has been a vital part of this journey, some of you from the beginning! Your dedication...
Protect Your Patients from Influenza Order flu vaccine for the 2024-2025 season National Influenza Vaccination Week Vaccination is the most effective tool available to prevent severe respiratory illness and hospitalization. Nationally, there were 28,000 flu-related death in the 2023-2024 season and 205 pediatric flu-related deaths were reported for the 2023-2024...
Protect Your Patients from Influenza We expect a high number of influenza cases this winter. Vaccination is the most effective tool available to prevent severe respiratory illness and hospitalization. Nationally, there were 200 pediatric flu-related death in the 2023-2024 season, and one pediatric death resulting from...
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...
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...
Help Us Improve Our Trainings Are our trainings helpful for your clinic? Let us know how we can improve and share what you'd like to see from us in the future. Many of you may be familiar with our provider training videos, which are available on our...
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...
Beyfortus (Nirsevimab) Availability & Inventory Management VFC ordering for the 2024 - 2025 Beyfortus (nirsevimab) season will begin this week.The CDC is releasing VFC Beyfortus (nirsevimab) in waves throughout the 2024-2025 season. Since a limited number of doses will be available in each wave, the Immunization Program will work with...
2024-2025 VFC COVID-19 Product Availability VFC providers can order Moderna and Pfizer 2024-2025 COVID-19 products for all ages beginning on September 9 at 12pm. Make sure that your EHR/EMR is set-up to report this year’s COVID-19 products. These are the vaccines available this year: When placing COVID-19 orders, please...
Flu Vaccine is Available to Order for VFC Flulaval pre-filled syringes and Fluzone multi-dose vials (MDV) are now available to order for your VFC-eligible patients. Visit our website for instructions on how to place your first order: Visit the website Have questions? Email the Ordering team at DPHProviderHelp@phila.gov. ...
2024 -2025 VFC & VFAAR Flu Products 2024-2025 VFC & VFAAR products will be available to order soon. Make sure your office is ready! Flulaval will be available to order for your VFC-eligible patients starting Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Start the conversation about the importance of flu vaccination...
Vaccine Product Available Through VFC: Jynneos Jynneos (Bavarian Nordic) vaccine is now available through the VFC program. It has been approved and recommended by the CDC and ACIP to prevent mpox (formerly monkeypox). VFC-eligible patients, 18 years of age only, can be vaccinated with these doses. Patients...
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...
Return Expired Doses of Flu Today! All VFC/VFAAR influenza vaccines supplied by the Philadelphia Immunization Program during the 2023-2024 flu season have expired. Please account for unused VFC/VFAAR flu vaccine at your site using PhilaVax: Process a return for the unopened vials online in the Vaccine Returns...