Weekly Wrap Up
CDC has announced that the Bridge Access Program (BAP), which provides free COVID-19 vaccines to adults with limited or no insurance, will now end in August 2024, just before the arrival of the 2024 – 2025 COVID-19 vaccine.
Funding that was previously expected to be available to purchase additional vaccine for the Bridge Access Program was rescinded by Congress and no additional federal funding for COVID-19 vaccine for adults has been identified at this time.
For more information and resources, please refer to this CDPH communication.
Return to Table of Contents Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program Transitioning to myCAvax: Provider Training
Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program operations will be live in myCAvax on Monday, June 10, 2024. Please see the below trainings and register on Zoom.
Getting Started with myCAvax for Brand New Users | Register on Zoom Join us for a 30-minute introductory webinar to learn the basics of using myCAvax, including system navigation and login. This training is for VFC key practice staff who will be responsible for vaccine ordering and management in myCAvax (i.e., primary and backup vaccine coordinators). If you have prior experience with the platform, this training is optional or can be taken as a refresher.
We encourage all to attend our 'VFC 101: Requesting VFC Vaccine in myCAvax' and 'VFC 102: Managing VFC Vaccine in myCAvax' trainings.
VFC 101: Requesting VFC Vaccine in myCAvax | Register on Zoom Join CDPH for a 30-minute webinar exploring how to place a vaccine order request in myCAvax with an opportunity for Q&A. This training is intended for VFC key practice staff who will be responsible for requesting VFC vaccine in myCAvax (e.g., primary and backup vaccine coordinators).
VFC 102: Managing VFC Vaccine in myCAvax | Register on Zoom Join CDPH for a 30-minute webinar exploring how to report storage and handling events in myCAvax with an opportunity for Q&A. This training is intended for VFC providers (i.e., primary and backup vaccine coordinators) who will be responsible for managing VFC vaccine in myCAvax (e.g., reporting waste, transfers, shipment incidents, and excursions).
VFC Office Hours Join CDPH for a 30-minute Q&A session about the VFC program in myCAvax. You will hear quick updates from subject matter experts and leadership before jumping into a dedicated Q&A session. CDPH will share similar updates at each session. Join one or many sessions as you have questions. CDPH recommends joining one session each week. - Thursday, June 20, 2024, 9:30 am – 10:00 am (PT) | Register on Zoom
- Thursday, June 20, 2024, 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm (PT) | Register on Zoom
- Thursday, June 27, 2024, 9:30 am – 10:00 am (PT) | Register on Zoom
- Thursday, June 27, 2024, 12:30 pm – 1:00pm (PT) | Register on Zoom
CDPH is here to support you throughout this transition. If you have questions regarding VFC program requirements or the transition to the myCAvax system, please contact the VFC Customer Service Center at (877) 243-8832.
For more information on the transition, see the EZIZ page and view the Provider Checklist for detailed steps.
Return to Table of Contents 2024 Toolkit: Sexual Health Awareness for PRIDE Month
CDPH has produced a new PRIDE Month 2024 Printed Materials Toolkit to help local PRIDE event organizers promote sexual health awareness. The toolkit covers Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) testing and mpox vaccination, to help connect event attendees with services to keep them and their communities healthy.
Visit the toolkit for downloadable files and step-by-step instructions for producing stickers, flyers and posters. Together we can make this PRIDE season happier and healthier.
Visit the CDPH LGBTQ+ Health page for additional resources.
Return to Table of Contents State General Fund (SGF) Flu Ordering Cut-Off
CDPH will be processing final orders of SGF Flu vaccines by the end of day (EOD) Thursday, June 6, 2024. Providers will need to submit all orders by EOD Wednesday, June 5, to allow for LHD/CDPH review and approval by 12:00 pm the following day.
Return to Table of Contents Save the Date! Beating the Back to School Rush: Proactive Planning for School Vaccination Compliance & Exemptions
Join us for our next VFC Afternoon TEAch with CDPH webinar, Beating the Back to School Rush: Proactive Planning for School Vaccination Compliance & Exemptions. This webinar will cover a variety of topics to get patients up to date on vaccinations, especially as summer travel and activities are happening and back-to-school is around the corner. CDPH subject matter experts will cover school vaccine requirements and touch upon useful tools for medical exemptions and provider locators. We will also review VFC policies for private inventory of COVID-19 and RSV immunizations in closing of this past respiratory season and in preparation for the upcoming season in fall.
Register for the VFC Afternoon TEAch webinar on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (PT)
Return to Table of Contents Other Upcoming WebinarHealthy Places Index Webinar - Register for Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (PT)
June 2024 California Immunization Coalition Summit Virtual Grand Rounds: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in California - Register for Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (PT)
CDPH Immunization Branch Updates for Providers Webinar (occurs every other Friday)
- Register for the next session on Friday, June 14, 2024, 9:00am - 10:30 am (PT)
Return to Table of Contents May - July Holiday Ordering Cadence Calendar for Bridge Access Program (BAP) and State General Fund (SGF)
Providers should remember to set a temporary closure on their myCAvax accounts during holiday closures at their sites. This will ensure that CDPH can exclude any necessary orders from processing to avoid shipping incidents. See Holiday Ordering & Distribution Calendars below for details. Need assistance with adding or updating a temporary closure? Contact the Provider Call Center at 833-502-1245 or via email ProviderCallCenter@cdph.ca.gov.
Return to Table of Contents Support Opportunities
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 and at EZIZ.org.
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