Weekly Wrap Up National Infant Immunization and World Immunization Week: Power to ProtectNational Infant Immunization Week (April 21 – 28) and World Immunization Week (April 24 – 28) are an opportunity to remind families of the power of immunizations to protect against serious diseases such as measles, polio, and pertussis.
Current international and domestic measles outbreaks and three U.S. measles-related deaths in 2025 underscore the importance of maintaining high MMR vaccine coverage in our communities. Help spread the word! Inform all families that: Measles is extremely contagious and can be very serious, especially in unvaccinated young children and pregnant people. Two doses of the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine provide 97% protection against measles!
Before traveling abroad: Resources
Return to Table of Contents ACIP Meeting Votes from April 15-16, 2025: RSV Vaccine – Adult: ACIP recommends adults 50 – 59 years of age who are at increased risk of severe RSV disease receive a single dose of RSV vaccine.
Meningococcal Vaccine: - ACIP recommends GSK's MenABCWY vaccine may be used when both MenACWY and MenB are indicated at the same visit.
- ACIP recommends the Meningococcal Vaccines VFC resolution be updated to include the recommendation for use of GSK's MenABCWY vaccine when both MenACWY and MenB are indicated at the same visit.
Chikungunya Vaccines - ACIP recommends the virus-like particle chikungunya vaccine for persons traveling to a country or territory where there is a chikungunya outbreak.
- ACIP recommends the virus-like particle chikungunya vaccine for laboratory workers with potential for exposure to chikungunya virus.
- ACIP recommends the live attenuated chikungunya vaccine for persons traveling to a country or territory where there is a chikungunya outbreak.
Return to Table of Contents For a summary of measles cases in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Ohio, and California, and for vaccine guidance and resources, refer to slides 29 – 35 in the CDPH Immunization Updates for Providers webinar, Friday, April 18, 2025 (slides | recording) MMR Vaccination Guidance Reminders - Routine MMR recommendations are still in place:
- Children: 2 doses
- Dose 1: 12 – 15 months
- Dose 2: 4 – 6 years of age
- Adults
- 1 dose or other evidence of immunity if normal risk
- 2 doses at least 28 days apart if high risk, e.g., post-secondary students, healthcare workers, international travelers
- Before international travel
- All ages: up to date measles vaccination
- Ages 6 – 11 months, 1 dose before departure, then routine 2-dose series
- Age 12 months and older: First dose now and the 2nd dose 28 days later
- Before domestic travel
- Residents of and travelers to domestic measles outbreak areas with ongoing, community wide transmission may need additional doses of MMR vaccine. See CDC Measles page for details.
Return to Table of Contents Recertification was due February 14, 2025. 71 providers have NOT completed recertification. These provider accounts are currently suspended and cannot submit a VFC vaccine order or transfer-in vaccines. Suspension warnings and notices have already been sent. Providers who have still not recertified by Wednesday, April 30, 2025, will be terminated from the VFC Program. Termination may affect a provider’s status with Medi-Cal. - Warning communications will be sent prior to account inactivation.
- Targeted e-mails were sent on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
- Automated myCAvax communication was sent on April 15 and another will be sent 3 days prior to termination.
Return to Table of Contents McKesson Shipments and New Temperature Monitors- New temperature monitors (TagAlert) are now being used in shipments from McKesson.
- The TagAlert monitors for both warm and cold excursions during transit.
- Each shipment includes a flyer with unpacking steps, TagAlert instructions, and cooler return instructions to assist staff responsible for receiving the vaccines.
- EcoFlex coolers must be returned so that they can be reused.
- The return shipping label to return the cooler is located on the inside flap of the EcoFlex box.
- KoolTemp coolers do not need to be returned to McKesson and can be discarded.
- TagAlert temperature monitors do not need to be returned to McKesson and can be discarded.
Reporting Incidents and Excursions- ALWAYS report Shipment Incidents and Excursion Events under your myCAvax account
- Shipment Incidents
- Shipment Incidents are issues that occur during shipment (not including transfers).
- Examples include damaged vaccine upon receipt, shortage/overage of vaccines received, wrong order received, or if the temperature monitor revealed out-of-range temperatures during transit.
- Recording Shipment Incidents Knowledge Center Resource
- Report shipment incidents as soon as possible, within the same day.
- After reporting in myCAvax, follow-up with a call to the VFC Program for next steps
- Excursion Events
- Excursion Events are issues that occur whenever vaccines are exposed to temperatures outside recommended ranges (not including shipments).
- Examples include warm temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer due to a power outage, cold temperatures due to a storage unit mechanical failure, out of range temperatures due to leaving the storage unit door open.
- Recording Temperature Excursions Knowledge Center Resource
- Report the excursion event as soon as possible, once the excursion event is over.
- After reporting in myCAvax, follow instructions from the system and contact manufacturers, if indicated.
Return to Table of Contents Immunization Champion Award - Call for NominationsThis is a national award program hosted by the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) honoring individuals going above and beyond to foster and/or promote immunization in their communities.
Nomination Form - Nominations will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Email completed forms to MyVFCVaccines@cdph.ca.gov
Return to Table of Contents Save the Date! VFA Webinar - Bridging Practice and Policy Join us on Thursday, April 24 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm for our Vaccines for Adults (VFA) webinar where we will cover recent (ACIP), program, eligibility and registry updates. This webinar is intended for providers and key practice staff enrolled in the VFA Program. There will also be an opportunity for you to ask VFA program-related or adult immunization questions during the Q&A session. Please consider submitting your questions upon registration. When: Thursday, April 24, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (PT) Click Here to Register for the VFA Webinar!
Return to Table of Contents Updated CAIR User FAQ WebpageThe CAIR User FAQ webpage has been updated and now includes the following new FAQ sections: - Digital Vaccine Record
- Managing Inventory
- Reporting Requirements
- myCAvax Ordering
Please review to get answers to your CAIR questions and to learn more about reporting requirements.
Return to Table of Contents CDPH Immunization Branch Updates for Providers Webinar (occurs every other Friday) - Register for the next session: Friday, May 16, 2025, 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PT)
Vaccines for Adults (VFA) Webinar: Bridging Policy and Practice: ACIP Immunization, Eligibility, and Registry Documentation Updates - Register for Thursday, April 24, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (PT)
California Immunization Coalition 2025 Annual Summit (in-person event), CME available Return to Table of Contents Contact CDPH Immunization BranchProvider 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
Vaccines for Children (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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