Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
10/05/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/05/2026 08:13
ADVISORY - PITTSBURGH - Shapiro Administration Officials to Receive Updated COVID-19 Vaccine, Highlight How Pennsylvanians Can Stay Healthy During Respiratory Virus Season
October 05, 2026 - Pittsburgh, PA
ADVISORY - PITTSBURGH - Shapiro Administration Officials to Receive Updated COVID-19 Vaccine, Highlight How Pennsylvanians Can Stay Healthy During Respiratory Virus Season
Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen and Secretary of Human Services Dr. Val Arkoosh will visit Hilltop Pharmacy in Pittsburgh to showcase the wide availability of the updated COVID-19 vaccine as respiratory virus season begins. During the event, Secretaries Bogen and Arkoosh will receive their annual COVID-19 vaccines.
To ensure Pennsylvanians continue to have access to vaccinations, including the COVID-19 vaccine, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2025-02 to establish a state-based safety net to protect children's access to vaccines, require all state agencies to align policies with trusted medical experts, and create a Vaccine Education Workgroup to strengthen public communication and combat misinformation.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are formulated to protect against current circulating variants and are recommended by trusted medical societies for individuals six months and older. Most health insurance plans cover the updated vaccine with no out-of-pocket cost. Uninsured or underinsured Pennsylvanians can access vaccines through local State Health Centers, county and municipal health departments and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).
WHO:
Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen
Secretary of Human Services Dr. Val Arkoosh
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato
Allegheny County Health Department Director Dr. Iulia Vann
Alex Rothey, PharmD, Hilltop Pharmacy
WHEN:
Monday, October 5, 1:00 PM
WHERE:
Hilltop Pharmacy
818 East Warrington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
VISUALS:
Secretary Bogen and Secretary Arkoosh will receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine as part of the event.
MEDIA RSVP:
Media interested in attending must RSVP with the name of the reporter and photojournalist to [email protected].
MEDIA CONTACT:
Neil Ruhland, PA DOH, [email protected]
Brandon Cwalina, PA DHA, [email protected]
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