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MAB2023041201
Pennsylvania Medicaid (DHS)·PA · Family Medicine, Pediatrics, General Practice +1 more·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Apr 12, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Pennsylvania Medical Assistance has updated the 2023 recommended immunization schedule for children and adolescents ages 18 and younger, including new guidance for COVID-19, pneumococcal, MMR, and influenza vaccines. This supersedes the 2022 schedule and affects all providers who administer immunizations in both fee-for-service and managed care systems.
Action Required
Immediately: All providers administering immunizations must update their vaccination protocols to follow the attached 2023 CDC immunization schedule tables (Tables 1-3). Review the new COVID-19 vaccination row requirements, updated pneumococcal conjugate recommendations including PCV15, and revised MMR outbreak guidelines. Update EMR templates and vaccination records to reflect the new schedule requirements. Ensure staff are trained on the clarified recommendations for all vaccines listed in the bulletin.