{"id":8516,"date":"2023-10-18T14:46:26","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T18:46:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vaccines.phila.gov\/?post_type=lsvr_notice&p=8516"},"modified":"2024-09-11T15:50:58","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T19:50:58","slug":"nirsevimab-beyfortus-and-covid-19-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vaccines.phila.gov\/index.php\/nirsevimab-beyfortus-and-covid-19-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"Nirsevimab (Beyfortus) and COVID-19 Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nirsevimab (Beyfortus) and COVID-19 Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nirsevimab<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to high demand and limited supply cited by the CDC, nirsevimab (Beyfortus) ordering through VFC has been put on hold as of October 17, 2023. The CDC is working with Sanofi to secure a supply of this immunization within the next 2 – 3 weeks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will provide an update when nirsevimab becomes available for ordering. Please continue to immunize eligible children with your current supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For children under 5, access to COVID-19 vaccine is currently limited as most pharmacies are not vaccinating this age group. As a provider enrolled in the Vaccines For Children (VFC) program, here’s how to ensure these kids get the vaccine they need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n