We are the Philadelphia Immunization Program

We keep Philadelphia healthy by averting vaccine-preventable diseases and increasing immunization coverage across the city. Part of the Philadelphia Department of the Public Health Division of Disease Control, we are federally-funded to oversee the government purchase and local distribution of vaccines. By monitoring the use of these vaccines, we help providers maintain their vaccination inventory.

Not a health care provider? Click here to find out what vaccines you need and how to get them.

Have a question about vaccine ordering or management? Have an issue and not sure who to call? Call our PhilaVax hotline 215.685.6784

Program Updates

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Events

  • Jan 22

    Online Ordering and Clinic Tools Training

    If you’re a new VFC or VFAAR coordinator – or if you just need a refresher on uploading your DDL temperature logs through Clinic Tools, ordering vaccines, returning expired vaccines, and reconciling your vaccine inventory – then sign up for our next Online Vaccine Ordering and Clinic Tools training. This training is a 90 minute […]

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Medical Director’s Notes

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The Programs We Manage…

Philavax IIS

Philadelphia’s Immunization Information System, or PhilaVax, is a secure system that allows health care providers to access patient immunization records and use every opportunity to vaccinate patients. Learn more.

Vaccines for Children

The Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program is a vaccine supply program that allows enrolled health care providers to give immunizations to eligible children. Learn more.

Vaccines for Adults at Risk

The Vaccines for Adults at Risk (VFAAR) Program makes vaccine available to select providers serving adults at high-risk for vaccine preventable diseases. Learn more.

Temp Check

Temp Check helps you manage your vaccine supply with our digital data loggers, alarms, and reporting system. Learn more.

Community Based Outreach

Our Community Based Outreach team keeps children, their families, and their communities healthy by ensuring compliance with Philadelphia’s immunization requirements. Learn more.

Perinatal Hep B

The PDPH Perinatal Hepatitis B Program works with families and physicians to identify cases and ensure that at-risk children will not be infected with Hepatitis B virus (HBV). Learn more.

Community Flu Clinics

The Philadelphia Immunization Program coordinates a citywide campaign for adults who do not have health insurance or an alternative source for medical care each year. Learn more.

Need Help or Support?

PhilaVax Hotline

p 215.685.6784
f 215.238.6944
philavax@phila.gov

Call the hotline with questions about using or transmitting data to the PhilaVax IIS.

TempCheck

p 215.685.6777
f 215.238.6948
tempcheck@phila.gov

Contact TempCheck for questions about Digital Data Loggers (DDLs), out-of-range temperatures, and vaccine emergencies.

VFC & VFAAR

p 215.685.6728 / 215.685.6667
f 215.238.6948
vaccines@phila.gov

Contact our Vaccine Specialists with questions about vaccine orders.

Don’t know who you need to reach? Email us at vaccines@phila.gov and we’ll help you out. You can also see a list of staff and contact information here.