Vaccine Education Advisory Workgroup Second Meeting Statement

Pennsylvania DOH News

Published April 2nd, 2026

Detected April 3rd, 2026

Summary

Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen issued a statement following the second meeting of the state's Vaccine Education Advisory Workgroup. The workgroup, established by Governor Josh Shapiro's Executive Order 2025-02, brings together medical experts and community leaders to provide evidence-based vaccine information and identify barriers to vaccine access. The initiative targets populations at higher risk for diseases like measles and hepatitis B.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced the outcome of the second Vaccine Education Advisory Workgroup meeting. The workgroup, created through Executive Order 2025-02, was established to provide clear, evidence-based recommendations on immunizations and to identify barriers to vaccine access. The group includes medical experts and community leaders and is focused on guiding outreach to populations at higher risk for diseases like measles and hepatitis B.

This document is informational in nature and does not impose new compliance obligations on regulated entities. Healthcare providers and public health stakeholders should be aware of the workgroup's ongoing efforts to improve vaccine education and access across the Commonwealth. No specific deadlines, penalties, or reporting requirements are established by this announcement.

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Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen on Today’s Vaccine Education Advisory Workgroup Meeting

Governor Josh Shapiro’s Executive Order created the workgroup to provide clear, evidence-based recommendations that families can rely on, and trust, while making their own health care decisions.

April 02, 2026
Harrisburg, PA – **** Today, Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen released the following statement after the second meeting of Pennsylvania’s Vaccine Education Advisory Workgroup created through Governor Josh Shapiro’s Executive Order 2025-02, aimed at protecting Pennsylvanians’ health, their access to safe vaccines and their freedom to make informed health care decisions for themselves and their families:

“Building a healthier Pennsylvania requires a foundation of trust, which is the driving force behind Pennsylvania’s Vaccine Education Advisory Workgroup.

*“The Shapiro Administration is proud to convene this workgroup, a vital initiative established by Governor Shapiro to inform and safeguard our communities.

“By bringing together a diverse panel of medical experts and community leaders, we are ensuring that every Pennsylvanian has access to the most accurate, evidence-based information regarding life-saving immunizations.*

“This group is actively working to identify and dismantle barriers to vaccine access while guiding tailored outreach to populations at higher risk for diseases like measles and hepatitis B.

“Through this collaborative effort, we are prioritizing science and providing communities with information they can trust. Ultimately, this initiative will empower families across the Commonwealth to make informed health decisions that keep all residents safe and healthy.”