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HARRISBURG, PA — As cold and flu season approaches, the Shapiro Administration is ramping up efforts to promote COVID-19 and flu vaccination, emphasizing that shots remain free and widely available …
Shapiro Administration Reaffirms Vaccine Access, Encourages COVID-19 and Flu Immunization Ahead of Winter Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department has released its schedule of community vaccination clinics for fall 2025, offering flu and COVID-19 shots at multiple locations across the …
Chester County Health Department Announces 2025 Seasonal Vaccine Clinics Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a decisive shift in federal vaccine policy, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has formally adopted a recommendation from the Centers for …
U.S. Bans Mercury in Flu Vaccines, Marking End to Thimerosal Use in American Immunization Read More
ATLANTA, GA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) concluded a two-day meeting this past week at CDC headquarters, voting on several …
ACIP Issues Vaccine Recommendations, Commits to Public Health Transparency Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has unveiled a revolutionary initiative aimed at reshaping pandemic …
HHS and NIH Unveil Groundbreaking Universal Vaccine Platform Read More
TAYLOR, PA — As the festive season approaches, leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Aging gathered at the Taylor Community Center in Lackawanna County on Thursday to emphasize the …
Pennsylvania Health Officials Advocate for Vaccination Ahead of Holiday Season Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As the respiratory disease season sets in, Pennsylvania’s health leaders emphasize the critical role of vaccinations in safeguarding public health. During a recent visit to a Harrisburg …
Shield Against the Season: Pennsylvania Health Experts Urge Vital Vaccinations for Flu, COVID-19, and RSV! Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a fresh set of recommendations for the upcoming 2024-2025 period, calling for updated COVID-19 and seasonal flu …
New Season, New Protection: CDC Urges Updated COVID-19 and Flu Vaccinations Read More