PHILADELPHIA, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order Wednesday at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to safeguard Pennsylvanians’ access to vaccines and reinforce the right to make personal health care decisions in consultation with medical professionals.
The order comes as federal debates and conflicting guidance have raised concerns about public confidence in longstanding vaccine protocols. Shapiro emphasized that his administration is committed to ensuring children and adults across the Commonwealth continue to have access to immunizations that protect against preventable diseases.
Standing alongside Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen, hospital leaders, and medical experts, Shapiro underscored the importance of vaccine access in promoting public health and maintaining trust between patients and physicians…