Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration addressed national vaccination policies and resulting vaccine access issues:
- September 4, 2025 – Pennsylvania pharmacists can now follow vaccine recommendations from trusted authorities — including the ACOG, the AAP, the AAFP, and the FDA. Read the full press release.
- September 18, 2025 – Several northeastern states including Pennsylvania, other northeast states, and New York City have been collaborating since early 2025 and have now officially announced the Northeast Public Health Collaborative, a voluntary regional coalition of public health agencies and leaders, brought together to share expertise, improve coordination, enhance capacity, strengthen regional readiness, and promote and protect evidence-based public health. The Collaborative’s shared purpose is to work together in new ways – optimizing the use of shared resources, innovating and reimagining core services – to ensure trust in public health, respond to public health threats, advance community health and strengthen confidence in vaccines and science-based medicine. Read the full press release .
- September 22, 2025 – The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) issued new guidance expanding the list of organizations Pennsylvanians and their doctors should consult for vaccine recommendations to include the AAP, AAFP, and ACOG. Read the full press release.