Weekly Wrap Up McKesson is currently facing shipping delays with routine vaccine orders because of an unusually high volume of orders in September. In some cases, orders submitted for shipment in early September may be part of the delay. McKesson anticipates resolution of order delays by October 2. In the interim, CDC has asked McKesson to prioritize delivery of items with nirsevimab until the shipping delays resolve.
VFC Providers may reference the general shipping and order approval page on EZIZ for frequent updates on VFC Vaccine Order Status.
Return to Table of Contents Timing and Administration of COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV ImmunizationsMaternal and Pediatric RSV Immunization UpdatesObservational data indicate nirsevimab provides strong protection against severe RSV in infants. For more information about the prevention of severe RSV disease in newborns, infants, and toddlers refer to the CDPH Immunization Updates for Providers webinar, September 20, 2024, slides 19 – 26 (slides | recording).
Vaccines for pregnant people resources:
Return to Table of Contents California Bridge Access Program (CA BAP) UpdateThe California Bridge Access Program (CA BAP) provides COVID-19 vaccines at no cost to underinsured and uninsured adults aged 19 years and older. Due to limited funding, CDC ended the Federal BAP August 22, 2024. However, CDC awarded states limited Section 317 funds to continue to provide COVID-19 vaccines, enabling the California Bridge Access Program to remain in place for another year, as supply permits.
Availability of doses will be done via the current CA BAP structure. CA BAP locations are no longer required to report locations in vaccines.gov; however, are encouraged to Opt-in to My Turn Vaccine Locator (public facing).
For more information refer to the California Bridge Access Program and Resources pages, CA BAP Requirements at a Glance, and CA BAP Providers Operations Manual (CA BAP POM).
Return to Table of Contents Vaccines for Children (VFC) 2024 – 2025 Immunization Ordering 2024 – 2025 vaccines are now available to order for COVID-19, flu, and RSV in the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. For more information and resources refer to slides 41 – 53 in the CDPH Immunization Updates for Provider webinar, September 20, 2024 (slides | recording). Also, please refer to the 2024-2025 VFC Flu Ordering letter and FAQs sent on September 5, 2024, and the COVID-19 vaccine communication sent on September 6, 2024. For providers who received nirsevimab allocations, refer to the targeted communication emailed to your key practice staff.
Return to Table of Contents CDPH Afternoon TEAch: Preparing for Fall: COVID-19, Flu, RSV Prevention - Register for the webinar: Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (PT)
Health Services Advisory Group (HSAG): CDPH Infection Prevention Webinar - Register for the webinar: Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 3:00 pm (PT)
CDPH Immunization Branch Updates for Providers Webinar (occurs every other Friday) - Register for the next session: Friday October 4, 2024, 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PT)
Return to Table of Contents Provider Call Center For program information: Email providercallcenter@cdph.ca.gov or call (833) 502-1245 (Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, PT)
myCAvax Help Desk For technical issues (e.g., password resets): Email myCAvax.HD@cdph.ca.gov or call (833) 502-1245, (Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, PT) System-related training materials are available via the Knowledge Center in myCAvax.
My Turn Help Desk Onboarding: email myturnonboarding@cdph.ca.gov Technical support for My Turn Clinic: email MyTurn.Clinic.HD@cdph.ca.gov or call (833) 502-1245, (Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, PT). Job aids, demos, and training opportunities
VFC Customer Service Center For program information: Email myVFCvaccines@cdph.ca.gov or call (877) 243-8832 (Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm; Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, PT)
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