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 new tool makes it easier for parents and community members to view annual vaccination rates at individual schools — not just at the state or county-level like before — boosting transparency and giving families a clearer picture of how well protected their children’s classrooms are.
“Knowledge is power, and Pennsylvania parents deserve clear, accessible data about the health of their children’s schools,” said Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen. “This new tool cuts through the noise, putting critical information directly into the hands of families and local leaders so they can work together to reduce the risk of vaccine–preventable diseases like measles and whooping cough.”
“We want families to have all the facts to make personal health and educational decisions. These efforts underscore our commitment to boosting public access to information and ensuring transparency in our work to protect students and communities,” said Secretary of Education Dr. Carrie Rowe. “At the same time, we want to work with school leaders to make the reporting process as smooth as possible.”
