Weekly Wrap Up – July 29, 2022 KidsVaxGrant 2.0 Launching Monday, August 1! The California Department of Public Health has appropriated approximately $10 million to support KidsVaxGrant 2.0. Providers can receive up to $35,000 to support eligible pediatric providers administering the COVID-19 vacc
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Weekly Wrap Up – July 29, 2022

KidsVaxGrant 2.0 Launching Monday, August 1!  

The California Department of Public Health has appropriated approximately $10 million to support KidsVaxGrant 2.0. Providers can receive up to $35,000 to support eligible pediatric providers administering the COVID-19 vaccine. 


Eligible providers:

  • Providers serving pediatric populations who have placed at least one complete order of an infant/ toddler COVID-19 vaccine and are newly enrolled in the California COVID-19 Vaccine Program (myCAvax) may receive $10K to support enrollment and launching a vaccination center. Those that enroll in myCAvax from December 17, 2021 to October 14, 2022, will qualify.
  • Providers serving pediatric populations vaccinating infants/toddlers against COVID-19 already enrolled in the California COVID-19 Vaccine Program (myCAvax), who are expanding operating hours by a minimum of 25 hours, may be eligible for $25K, per site. Expanded hours must be outside of normal or existing clinic hours and must be completed within 120 days of the application's approval (not retroactive).

Providers serving pediatric populations that were previously awarded a KidsVaxGrant are eligible to apply for KidsVaxGrant 2.0!


The application will be available on Monday, August 1, at phcdocs.org/Programs/KidsVaxGrant.


 


New COVID-19 Therapeutics Webinar Series for Providers


Please join CDPH for a new bi-weekly COVID-19 therapeutics webinar series for providers focusing on treatments for COVID-19 infections. Attendees will hear CDPH Therapeutics subject matter experts discuss therapeutics equity, education, clinical updates, storage and handling, and other timely and relevant topics related to COVID-19 treatments.


When: Beginning Monday, August 1, 2022 (bi-weekly)

Time: 12PM - 1PM PDT

Register here


 


New Pfizer Expiration Lookup Tool


This week, Pfizer released a new Expiration Date Look-Up tool.


To check Novavax, Moderna, and Janssen (J&J) expiration dates, please use the following tools:

  • Novavax Expiration Date Look-Up
  • Moderna Expiration Date Look-Up
  • Janssen (J&J) Expiration Date Look-Up

 

Never Miss a Vaccination Opportunity! 


Never miss a vaccination opportunity because of fear of vaccine wastage! Vaccine wastage is expected, may be unavoidable, and will even increase as vaccine rollout continues because

  • more providers, including smaller provider sites, are now receiving vaccine;
  • vaccine continues to be available only as multi-dose vials; and
  • vials must often be punctured without using the full number of doses printed on the label.

Do your best to follow clinical and inventory management best practices to maximize vaccinations and minimize dose wastage when possible. For further information, please visit Missed Vaccination Opportunities & Wastage Job Aid. Please continue to Report Doses Spoiled, Expired or Wasted.


 


COVID-19 Vaccination and Pregnancy

COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy is recommended to prevent severe illness and death in pregnant people. Infants are at risk for COVID-19–associated complications, including respiratory failure and other life-threatening complications.


Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Effectiveness of Maternal Vaccination with mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine During Pregnancy


Resources for Pregnant People

  • FAQs for Patients on COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnant and Lactating People (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
  • COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy: Conversation Guide for Clinicians ((American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
  • Information about COVID-19 Vaccines for People Who are Pregnant or Breastfeeding (CDC)
  • MotherToBaby: Experts are available to answer questions in English or Spanish, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm at 1-866-626-6847 or online. (CDC)
  • Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines: Includes information about fertility, menstrual cycles (CDC)
  • Poster: COVID-19 and Pregnancy (CDC)
  • Communications Toolkit for Pregnancy and COVID-19 Vaccine (CDPH)

 

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Medical Updates & Training Sessions

Topics include: 

  • New vaccine presentation (maroon cap) for individuals 6 months through 4 years of age
  • Recent FDA approvals and authorizations
  • Use of each vaccine presentation, including storage, handling, preparation, and administration

Please attend one of the following training sessions:

  • Tuesday, August 2 at 12PM | Password: PaHyM9KpY45
  • Wednesday, August 3 at 9AM | Password: EpBS3gMJW33
  • Thursday, August 4 at 9AM | Password: CmxXckkJ659

To access all sessions, please visit Pfizer COVID-19 Medical Updates and Training.


 

Useful Resources

  • New: Receiving & Storing Novavax Vaccine
  • Updated: Ordering & Distribution Cadence Calendar
  • Updated: CDPH Immunization Webpage
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Timing Guide in English | in Spanish 
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Product Guide
  • Tips for Talking to Others about Your COVID-19 Vaccine For Patients Fliers
  • Test-to-Treat Fliers
  • Infant/Toddler Toolkit
  • CMA COVID-19 Vaccine Reimbursement Guide
  • Recommending COVID-19 Vaccination: Clinical Talking Points for Providers of Pediatric Services
  • Coadministration of COVID-19 with other Vaccines | Coadministration Tips | Preteens
  • Tips to Ease Anxiety During Vaccination

 


Support Opportunities


Provider Office Hours


Please attend our weekly webinars to hear updates from the COVID-19 Vaccination Program and have your questions answered.

  • Fridays 9–10 AM
  • Archived Sessions | Provider FAQs

My Turn & myCAvax Office Hours for LHDs and Providers

  • New Registration Link: Biweekly | Next Session: Monday, August 8, at 12PM

COVID Call Center for Providers

  • For Program information: email covidcallcenter@cdph.ca.gov or call (833) 502-1245 (Monday – Friday, 8AM–6PM)

myCAvax Help Desk

  • For technical issues (password resets, etc.): email myCAvax.HD@accenture.com or call (833) 502-1245, option 3 (Monday – Friday 8AM – 6PM)
  • System related training materials are available via the Knowledge Center in myCAvax and at EZIZ.org/COVID

My Turn Help Desk

  • Onboarding: email myturnonboarding@cdph.ca.gov Technical support for My Turn Clinic: email MyTurn.Clinic.HD@Accenture.com or call (833) 502-1245, option 4 (Monday – Friday 8AM – 6PM).
  • Job aids, demos and training opportunities

 

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