{"id":8617,"date":"2023-11-16T13:08:58","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T18:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vaccines.phila.gov\/?post_type=lsvr_notice&#038;p=8617"},"modified":"2024-09-11T15:50:43","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T19:50:43","slug":"vaccine-shipment-delays-during-the-december-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vaccines.phila.gov\/index.php\/vaccine-shipment-delays-during-the-december-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Vaccine Shipment Delays During the December Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Vaccine Shipment Delays During the December Holiday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Submit orders by Friday, December 8!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the holiday season \u2013 from mid-December to early January \u2013 the distribution center that ships vaccine provided through the Vaccines for Children (VFC), Vaccines for Adults at Risk (VFAAR), and Bridge Access programs will have reduced shipping capacity. Orders submitted during this time will take longer than usual to ship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make sure that you have the vaccines you need during this time, submit orders by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, December 8. These will be processed and shipped out as usual. Be sure to check the status of your order within 2 business days of submitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue to check for tracking information daily as FedEx and UPS shipping delays continue. 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The distribution center will return to normal operations on January 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For assistance with completing your reconciliation or submitting your order, email our team at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:DPHProviderhelp@phila.gov?subject=&amp;body=\">DPHProviderhelp@phila.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vaccine Shipment Delays During the December Holiday Submit orders by Friday, December 8! 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