The Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition (PAIC) recently submitted a public comment in response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Request for Information regarding the categories used in federal vaccine recommendations and the role of shared clinical decision-making. PAIC emphasized that vaccine recommendations should be grounded in rigorous scientific evidence and informed by qualified […]
The Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition (PAIC) Board of Directors reaffirms that Pennsylvanians deserve childhood vaccine recommendations that are transparent, developed through established processes, vetted by qualified experts, and grounded in the best available scientific evidence. PAIC also emphasizes the importance of maintaining timely access to recommended childhood vaccines and encourages families to discuss their children’s immunization […]
Pennsylvania Department of Health launched a new measles dashboard to help parents and the public keep up with what’s happening with measles in Pennsylvania. You can quickly see cases by county, along with demographic details, hospitalization rates, and vaccination status. The strongest protection against measles is simple: two doses of the MMR vaccine are 97% […]
The Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition (PAIC) recently submitted public comments to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) emphasizing the importance of maintaining transparent, evidence-based vaccine policy. In the letter, PAIC highlights growing public concern about declining trust in federal health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and urges ACIP to continue […]
The Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition (PAIC) recently issued a statement in response to updates to the CDC immunization schedule announced on January 5, 2026. In this statement, PAIC reaffirms its strong support for the evidence-based, age-appropriate immunization schedules recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American College of Obstetricians […]
The Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition (PAIC) has issued a letter to Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senators, Senator Bill Cassidy, and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) expressing concern over recent actions related to the hepatitis B birth-dose recommendation. The letter underscores the critical role of evidence-based, science-driven immunization policy in protecting infants from preventable disease and maintaining […]
F.D.A. Approves Covid Shots With New Restrictions The agency’s fall recommendations underscore the goals of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to limit access to the vaccines, which he has long opposed. Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/health/fda-covid-vaccines-rfk-jr.html
As millions of children across the country prepare to go back to school, cases of the highly contagious whooping cough are spreading rapidly. It comes as new data from the CDC reveals that a record number of children got vaccine exemptions for school. NBC News’ Maya Eaglin has more. Aug. 3, 2025 Read full article: […]
Author: Tyler Poglitsch (WPMT) Published: 4:43 PM EDT August 8, 2025 Updated: 4:55 PM EDT August 8, 2025 YORK, Pa. — Childhood vaccination rates are declining in south central Pennsylvania, and doctors warn the trend could leave children and communities more vulnerable to preventable diseases. New data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health shows fewer children in the […]
Researchers at Penn State and the World Health Organization develop method to predict measles vaccination levels using routinely collected clinical data on suspected measles cases July 25, 2025 By Sam Sholtis UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Knowing how many people are vaccinated against an existing or re-emerging threat is a key factor guiding public health decisions, but […]
August 11, 2025 By Megan Nakayama Jeff Goad, PharmD, MPH During the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act consistently expanded the authority for pharmacists, technicians, and interns nationwide to administer COVID-19 vaccines to individuals 3 years and older. It was subsequently expanded to include all routine pediatric vaccines. Set to expire […]
By MIKE STOBBE Updated 3:48 PM EDT, August 19, 2025 NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in 30 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics is substantially diverging from U.S. government vaccine recommendations. The group’s new COVID-19 recommendations — released Tuesday — come amid a tumultuous year for public health, as vaccine skeptics have come […]
On September 13, 2025, the Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition (PAIC) submitted a public comment letter to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The letter, approved by the PAIC Board, urges ACIP to sustain broad vaccine recommendations that preserve provider and parental choice, protect access to COVID, RSV, MMRV, and Hepatitis B vaccines, and support evidence-based […]
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The Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition (PAIC) has issued a letter to Pennsylvania state legislators expressing grave concern over recent federal actions that undermine the integrity of vaccine policy and public health infrastructure. These changes—including the dismissal of expert advisory committee members, the spread of misinformation, and the rollback of vaccine funding—pose a serious threat to Pennsylvanians’ […]
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March 7, 2025, 4:40 PM EST By Dr. Susan J. Kressly, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics Measles is the most contagious infectious disease in people. The only way to prevent it is with the measles vaccine. Recently, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promoted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations on vitamin A to treat the measles […]
By Rebecca Thomas Published February 28, 2025 7:01pm CST The Brief West Texas continues to deal with a measles outbreak Now, Austin has confirmed its first case of the virus An Austin doctor spoke about the recent outbreak Read full article: https://www.fox7austin.com/news/measles-texas-austin-doctor-speaks-recent-virus-outbreak
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In a release sent to NBC10 on Sunday, March 2, 2025, Montgomery County officials said the measles case was related to an unvaccinated child By David Chang and The Associated Press • Published March 2, 2025•Updated on March 3, 2025 at 11:44 pm Pennsylvania’s first measles case of 2025 was confirmed in Montgomery County, officials said. On Friday, Feb. 28, the Pennsylvania […]
The Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition and the Pennsylvania Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics recently developed an HPV brochure for boys and young men. The HPV brochure is now available in both English and Spanish for ordering through our print portal. Help spread awareness and educate your community—place your order today! Order here: HPV Brochure Print Portal
Updated: Jan. 22, 2025, 5:35 p.m. Published: Jan. 22, 2025, 5:00 a.m. Penn Live By Ivey DeJesus | idejesus@pennlive.com Vaccination rates among Pennsylvania kindergartners last year continued on a downward trajectory, with measles vaccinations dipping well below the level doctors say is needed to prevent outbreaks, according to new data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The trend aligns […]
Pediatricians at Allegheny Health Network are urging families to get vaccinated against influenza and other preventable illnesses amid a severe flu and respiratory syncytial virus season. Tuesday, February 18th 2025, 10:21 AM EST Updated: Tuesday, February 18th 2025, 10:21 AM EST By Mike Gauntner Pediatricians at Allegheny Health Network are urging families to get vaccinated against […]
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Vaccines save millions of lives each year. Two infectious diseases physicians discuss the key role they should play for the loved ones in your family. By Sara Berg, MS, News Editor Immunizations have prevented countless cases of disease and disability, and they save millions of lives each year. Yet there are still people who are […]