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September 27, 2024 - Harrisburg, PA

Shapiro Administration Encourages Pennsylvanians to Get Updated Vaccines as Respiratory Virus Season Begins

Leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Insurance visited a Harrisburg pharmacy today to encourage all Pennsylvanians to stay up to date on their annual vaccinations to protect against flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) heading into respiratory disease season, which officially starts September 29.

"It is important to protect yourself and your family from severe illness by getting updated vaccinations before respiratory disease season kicks into high gear,"said Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen."Vaccines are now available across the state, and it is safe to get flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccinations at the same time. The vaccines boost your body's natural defenses against these viruses. Respiratory virus vaccines slow the spread of disease, prevent severe illness, and lower the likelihood of hospitalizations, especially among children, older adults, and people who have weakened immune systems."

During the 2023-2024 respiratory virus season, which took place between October 1, 2023, and September 21, 2024, there were 178,243 laboratory-confirmed flu cases and nearly 500 deaths; 72,477 emergency department visits with a COVID-19 diagnosis and over 2,000 deaths; and 55,757 confirmed RSV cases.

Speaker list:
Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen
Pennsylvania Insurance Department Commissioner Michael Humphreys
Victoria Elliott, RPh, MBA, CAE, CEO of PA Pharmacists Association
Paul Bowers, PharmD, Pharmacy Manager at See-Right Pharmacy



Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen and Pennsylvania Insurance Department Commissioner Michael Humphreys joined area pharmacists at the See-Right Pharmacy in Harrisburg to stress the importance of getting their annual vaccinations against COVID-19, flu and RSV to safeguard their health as respiratory virus season begins.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26592_doh_vaccine_JF_001.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen and Pennsylvania Insurance Department Commissioner Michael Humphreys joined area pharmacists at the See-Right Pharmacy in Harrisburg to stress the importance of getting their annual vaccinations against COVID-19, flu and RSV to safeguard their health as respiratory virus season begins.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26592_doh_vaccine_JF_002.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen and Pennsylvania Insurance Department Commissioner Michael Humphreys joined area pharmacists at the See-Right Pharmacy in Harrisburg to stress the importance of getting their annual vaccinations against COVID-19, flu and RSV to safeguard their health as respiratory virus season begins.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26592_doh_vaccine_JF_003.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen and Pennsylvania Insurance Department Commissioner Michael Humphreys joined area pharmacists at the See-Right Pharmacy in Harrisburg to stress the importance of getting their annual vaccinations against COVID-19, flu and RSV to safeguard their health as respiratory virus season begins.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26592_doh_vaccine_JF_004.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen and Pennsylvania Insurance Department Commissioner Michael Humphreys joined area pharmacists at the See-Right Pharmacy in Harrisburg to stress the importance of getting their annual vaccinations against COVID-19, flu and RSV to safeguard their health as respiratory virus season begins.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26592_doh_vaccine_JF_005.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen and Pennsylvania Insurance Department Commissioner Michael Humphreys joined area pharmacists at the See-Right Pharmacy in Harrisburg to stress the importance of getting their annual vaccinations against COVID-19, flu and RSV to safeguard their health as respiratory virus season begins.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26592_doh_vaccine_JF_006.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen and Pennsylvania Insurance Department Commissioner Michael Humphreys joined area pharmacists at the See-Right Pharmacy in Harrisburg to stress the importance of getting their annual vaccinations against COVID-19, flu and RSV to safeguard their health as respiratory virus season begins.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26592_doh_vaccine_JF_007.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen  joined area pharmacists at the See-Right Pharmacy in Harrisburg to stress the importance of getting their annual vaccinations against COVID-19, flu and RSV to safeguard their health as respiratory virus season begins.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26592_doh_vaccine_JF_008.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen and Pennsylvania Insurance Department Commissioner Michael Humphreys joined area pharmacists at the See-Right Pharmacy in Harrisburg to stress the importance of getting their annual vaccinations against COVID-19, flu and RSV to safeguard their health as respiratory virus season begins.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26592_doh_vaccine_JF_009.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen and Pennsylvania Insurance Department Commissioner Michael Humphreys joined area pharmacists at the See-Right Pharmacy in Harrisburg to stress the importance of getting their annual vaccinations against COVID-19, flu and RSV to safeguard their health as respiratory virus season begins.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26592_doh_vaccine_JF_010.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen  joined area pharmacists at the See-Right Pharmacy in Harrisburg to stress the importance of getting their annual vaccinations against COVID-19, flu and RSV to safeguard their health as respiratory virus season begins.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26592_doh_vaccine_JF_011.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen and Pennsylvania Insurance Department Commissioner Michael Humphreys joined area pharmacists at the See-Right Pharmacy in Harrisburg to stress the importance of getting their annual vaccinations against COVID-19, flu and RSV to safeguard their health as respiratory virus season begins.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26592_doh_vaccine_JF_012.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen  joined area pharmacists at the See-Right Pharmacy in Harrisburg to stress the importance of getting their annual vaccinations against COVID-19, flu and RSV to safeguard their health as respiratory virus season begins.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26592_doh_vaccine_JF_013.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> PA Pharmacists Association CEO Victoria Elliott joined area pharmacists at the See-Right Pharmacy in Harrisburg to stress the importance of getting their annual vaccinations against COVID-19, flu and RSV to safeguard their health as respiratory virus season begins.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26592_doh_vaccine_JF_014.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> PA Pharmacists Association CEO Victoria Elliott joined area pharmacists at the See-Right Pharmacy in Harrisburg to stress the importance of getting their annual vaccinations against COVID-19, flu and RSV to safeguard their health as respiratory virus season begins.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26592_doh_vaccine_JF_015.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Insurance Department Commissioner Michael Humphreys joined area pharmacists at the See-Right Pharmacy in Harrisburg to stress the importance of getting their annual vaccinations against COVID-19, flu and RSV to safeguard their health as respiratory virus season begins.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26592_doh_vaccine_JF_016.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Insurance Department Commissioner Michael Humphreys joined area pharmacists at the See-Right Pharmacy in Harrisburg to stress the importance of getting their annual vaccinations against COVID-19, flu and RSV to safeguard their health as respiratory virus season begins.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26592_doh_vaccine_JF_017.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Insurance Department Commissioner Michael Humphreys joined area pharmacists at the See-Right Pharmacy in Harrisburg to stress the importance of getting their annual vaccinations against COVID-19, flu and RSV to safeguard their health as respiratory virus season begins.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26592_doh_vaccine_JF_018.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen and Pennsylvania Insurance Department Commissioner Michael Humphreys joined area pharmacists at the See-Right Pharmacy in Harrisburg to stress the importance of getting their annual vaccinations against COVID-19, flu and RSV to safeguard their health as respiratory virus season begins.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26592_doh_vaccine_JF_019.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen and Pennsylvania Insurance Department Commissioner Michael Humphreys joined area pharmacists at the See-Right Pharmacy in Harrisburg to stress the importance of getting their annual vaccinations against COVID-19, flu and RSV to safeguard their health as respiratory virus season begins.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26592_doh_vaccine_JF_020.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> PA Pharmacists Association CEO Victoria Elliott joined area pharmacists at the See-Right Pharmacy in Harrisburg to stress the importance of getting their annual vaccinations against COVID-19, flu and RSV to safeguard their health as respiratory virus season begins.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26592_doh_vaccine_JF_021.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen and Pennsylvania Insurance Department Commissioner Michael Humphreys joined area pharmacists at the See-Right Pharmacy in Harrisburg to stress the importance of getting their annual vaccinations against COVID-19, flu and RSV to safeguard their health as respiratory virus season begins.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26592_doh_vaccine_JF_022.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen  joined area pharmacists at the See-Right Pharmacy in Harrisburg to stress the importance of getting their annual vaccinations against COVID-19, flu and RSV to safeguard their health as respiratory virus season begins.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26592_doh_vaccine_JF_023.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen  joined area pharmacists at the See-Right Pharmacy in Harrisburg to stress the importance of getting their annual vaccinations against COVID-19, flu and RSV to safeguard their health as respiratory virus season begins.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26592_doh_vaccine_JF_024.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Insurance Department Commissioner Michael Humphreys joined area pharmacists at the See-Right Pharmacy in Harrisburg to stress the importance of getting their annual vaccinations against COVID-19, flu and RSV to safeguard their health as respiratory virus season begins.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26592_doh_vaccine_JF_025.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen and Pennsylvania Insurance Department Commissioner Michael Humphreys joined area pharmacists at the See-Right Pharmacy in Harrisburg to stress the importance of getting their annual vaccinations against COVID-19, flu and RSV to safeguard their health as respiratory virus season begins.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26592_doh_vaccine_JF_026.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>