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MAB 99-16-05 Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedules 2016
Pennsylvania Medicaid (DHS)·PA · Family Medicine, Pediatrics, General Practice +1 more·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jan 1, 2016
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (Medicaid) has updated the 2016 childhood and adolescent immunization schedules, effective January 1, 2016. Key changes include reordering vaccines by age, adding purple bars for high-risk groups (Hib for ages 5-18, HPV for ages 9-10), and adding a new row for Meningococcal B vaccine with specific age recommendations.
Action Required
Immediately: All providers administering immunizations to PA Medicaid patients must replace current immunization schedules with the 2016 CDC schedules. Update clinical protocols to reflect new vaccine ordering by age, high-risk recommendations for Hib (ages 5-18) and HPV (ages 9-10), and new Meningococcal B vaccine guidelines. Review detailed footnotes for specific dosage and timing changes. Ensure Vaccine Information Statements are provided to parents/patients as required by the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act.