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PHILADELPHIA, PA — The U.S. CDC recently issued a recommendation that everyone in the United States aged six months and older get vaccinated with the newly approved updated COVID-19 vaccine. …
Philadelphia Urges All Residents 6 Months and Up to Get Recommended COVID-19 Vaccine Read More
Following FDA regulatory action, CDC has taken steps to simplify COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and allow more flexibility for people at higher risk who want the option of added protection from …
CDC Simplifies COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations Read More
NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA — With the arrival of winter, AmeriHealth Caritas is stressing the importance of being current with age-appropriate COVID-19 vaccinations as recommended by the CDC, including the new …
AmeriHealth Caritas Promotes Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — With the start of flu season quickly approaching, the Chester County Health Department is hosting flu vaccination clinics, open to the entire community, at area schools …
Chester County Health Department Offers Free Flu and COVID-19 Clinics Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Saturday, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation that all children 6 months through 5 years of …
CDC Recommends COVID-19 Vaccines for Young Children Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The CDC has expanded the eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster doses to everyone 5 years of age and older. The CDC now recommends that children ages 5 …
CDC Strengthens Recommendations and Expands Eligibility for COVID-19 Booster Shots Read More PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has funded Generations on Line to enable more citizens, especially seniors, to find and schedule Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters. The initiative underscores the state’s …
New Vaccination, Booster Help for Techo-timid Seniors in Pennsylvania Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — CDC announced that it is endorsing the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation to expand eligibility of booster doses to those 12 to 15 years old. CDC …
CDC Expands Booster Shot Eligibility and Strengthens Recommendations for 12-17 Year Olds Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf recently announced $2.5 million in state funding that will help grassroots organizations across the commonwealth encourage hesitant Pennsylvanians to get the COVID-19 vaccine. A …
$2.5 Million Awarded to Support Grassroots COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach Efforts Across Pennsylvania Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced $143.5 million in American Rescue Plan funding to expand …
$143.5 Million Awarded to Expand Community-Based Efforts to Address Barriers to COVID-19 Vaccination Read More