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Pennsylvania Ensures Vaccine Access Amid Federal Disruptions

10/3/2025

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an October 1, 2025 executive order to safeguard vaccine access amid federal disruptions, directing state agencies to follow expert medical guidance and maintain vaccine coverage.
It establishes a state-based safety net for children and creates a Vaccine Education Workgroup to combat misinformation.
Insurers will cover vaccines through 2026, and Shapiro stresses science over politics in health care decisions.

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an October 1, 2025 executive order to safeguard vaccine access amid federal disruptions, directing state agencies to follow expert medical guidance and maintain vaccine coverage.
It establishes a state-based safety net for children and creates a Vaccine Education Workgroup to combat misinformation.
Insurers will cover vaccines through 2026, and Shapiro stresses science over politics in health care decisions.