COVID-19 vaccines for children
Jul. 2022Important Notices
"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends COVID-19 vaccines for everyone 6 months old and older and boosters for everyone 5 years old and older, if eligible. Use CDC's COVID-19 booster tool to learn if and when a child or teen can get boosters to stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.
There are two options for scheduling a child for a vaccine appointment at UPMC:
Additionally, you may also visit the CDC to learn how to find a COVID-19 vaccine.
For the most recent COVID-19 policy and billing updates from UPMC Health Plan, please see these resources:
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There are two options for scheduling a child for a vaccine appointment at UPMC:
- If a child is an existing UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics patient, they can schedule an appointment online or by calling your office.
- If a child is NOT an existing UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics patient, patients can schedule by visiting Vaccine.UPMC.com or calling 1-844-UPMCVAC (1-844-876-2822) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Additionally, you may also visit the CDC to learn how to find a COVID-19 vaccine.
For the most recent COVID-19 policy and billing updates from UPMC Health Plan, please see these resources:
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Recent Announcements
HPV Vaccination Resources
To help protect against cancers later in life, it is important to increase HPV vaccination rates in adolescents starting at age 9. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HPV vaccination is routinely recommended at age 11 or 12, but the vaccine can be given starting at age 9.1 The Pennsylvania Cancer Coalition cites the following potential benefits of initiating the HPV vaccine series at age 9:2Mar. 2025Important Notices
Special notice: Important policy changes
Effective May 1, 2025, the following policies will be retired and replaced with prior authorization policies. For more information, please visit upmchp.us/policiesandprocedures.Mar. 2025Important Notices
CME Webinar: Essential Best Practices for Newborn Care: Ensuring Healthy Beginnings Through Comprehensive Care
Please join us for a live, CME-accredited webinar on Wednesday, May 7, from noon to 1 p.m. that will provide an overview of newborn care.Feb. 2025Education/Webinars