PAMED News

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued updated recommendations on the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the use of COVID vaccines.

In July 2025, Pennsylvania fully implemented the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (“IMLC” or “Compact”).

Earlier this week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or the Department) announced a request for public comment on the categories used in Federal vaccine recommendations.

The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) today expressed serious concern following the Pennsylvania Department of Health's confirmation of two measles-associated deaths, the first deaths linked to the disease in the Commonwealth in 35 years.

Article by Madalyn Schaefgen, MD, FAAFP, Family Physician, AAFP Vaccine Science Fellow, and Chair of the Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition. This article was originally published in Lehigh County Health & Medicine, Summer 2026

A special election was held on Tuesday, Aug. 18, to fill the vacant seat representing Pennsylvania's 12th Legislative District in the state house of Representatives. The seat became vacant following the resignation of former Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) earlier this year.

For the first time ever, the Commonwealth is making school-level vaccination data available online through a new interactive tool created by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).

The Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are notifying clinicians, public health practitioners, and laboratorians of cases of domestically acquired cyclosporiasis in multiple states, including Pennsylvania.

Following a 12-day impasse, Governor Josh Shapiro signed a bipartisan compromise $50.85 billion state budget for FY 2026-27. The spending plan, passed by the Pennsylvania General Assembly and signed into law on Sunday July 12, increases overall spending by about 3.7% without taking any of the state’s $8 billion Rainy Day Fund and avoiding any new or increased broad-based taxes.

The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) is pleased to announce the 2026/27 recipients of its annual Innovation Grant.