Update: New Guidance for Shipment Incident Reporting
There is new guidance for shipment incident reporting, including CDPH outreach to manufacturers about shipment incidents on behalf of providers (providers just need to report and await the guidance/resolution details). Refer to the Bridge Access Program (BAP) Provider Operations Manual (POM Reporting Shipment Incidents and BAP at a Glance for more details. New Refrigerated Pfizer 12yrs+ COVID-19 Vaccine Available
CDC has replaced the current Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for persons 12y+ (NDC 00069-2362-10) on CDC’s pediatric and adult contracts with this new presentation: - NDC 00069-2377-10 Refrigerated formulation (product has never been frozen)
- The carton will contain 10 prefilled syringes
- Must be stored refrigerated at 2°C and 8°C (36°F and 46°F)
- Shelf life aligns with the expiration date printed on the carton and syringe labels (6 months from production to expiry)
The new Pfizer product is now available to order in myCAvax. Despite the transition to the refrigerated Comirnaty, providers who have the original Pfizer 12y+ vaccine on hand can and should continue to use this product until it is consumed, expired, or has been stored at 2°C - 8°C for longer than the allowable 10 weeks.
For more information and resources, please refer to this CDPH communication, and to the updated COVID-19 Vaccine Adolescent/Adult (12Y+) fact sheet. Urgent Need: Increased Respiratory Virus Immunization Coverage
Vaccine coverage is low for all recommended respiratory vaccines. It is crucial to recommend and administer immunization to prevent severe illness. Refer to the Conversation Guide for Healthcare Providers for more information about talking with patients about how to protect against fall and winter respiratory viruses. COVID-19 Medications and Transitions to Commercial Marketplace
While previously available free of charge, patients will start to see cost-sharing and co-pays for all COVID-19 medications (like all prescribed drugs) once the U.S. Government (U.S.G.) purchased product supply has run out. Refer to this health advisory for more details.
This CDPH California Health Advisory Network (CAHAN) Update aims to remind providers that all symptomatic patients with a positive COVID-19 test should be evaluated for treatment with one of the U.S. National Institutes of Health recommended treatment options.
For more information please see: Upcoming Webinar Cancellations and Closures - The CDPH Immunization Updates for Providers is cancelled on Friday, December 29, 2023
- The CDPH Immunization Updates for LHDs are cancelled on the following dates:
- Tuesday, January 2, 2024
- Tuesday January 9, 2024 (cancelled due to an in-person CDPH Immunization Branch Staff meeting. LHDs are encouraged to attend the Friday, January 5, 2024 CDPH Updates for Providers to hear post-holiday updates. To register for the Friday provider webinar please use this link.)
- The Provider Call Center will be closed on Monday, January 1, 2024
Holiday Ordering Cadence
For information on ordering cadence changes see the following calendars: The My Turn and myCAvax Teams Appreciate Your Feedback! Please use the Vaccine Management Feedback Form to provide feedback and suggestions for the My Turn and myCAvax platforms. Support Opportunities
CDPH Immunization Branch Updates for Providers Webinar Please attend our weekly webinars to hear updates from CDPH subject matter experts and have your questions answered. Fridays 9:00AM – 10:30 AM Archived Sessions | Provider FAQs Provider Call Center For Program information: email providercallcenter@cdph.ca.gov or call (833) 502-1245 (Monday – Friday, 8AM–5PM) myCAvax Help Desk For technical issues (password resets, etc.): email myCAvax.HD@cdph.ca.gov or call (833) 502-1245, (Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM PT) System related training materials are available via the Knowledge Center in myCAvax and at EZIZ.org. My Turn Help Desk Wishing You a Happy New Year!! |
