Weekly Wrap Up – January 27, 2023 Recommendations to Reduce COVID-19 Bivalent Infant/Toddler Vaccine WastageTo reduce COVID-19 Pfizer and Moderna Bivalent Infant/Toddler vaccine wastage, CDPH requests that Providers:Place small orders and re-order as inventory is used up, even if this means placing
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Weekly Wrap Up – January 27, 2023

Recommendations to Reduce COVID-19 Bivalent Infant/Toddler Vaccine Wastage


To reduce COVID-19 Pfizer and Moderna Bivalent Infant/Toddler vaccine wastage, CDPH requests that Providers:

  • Place small orders and re-order as inventory is used up, even if this means placing more frequent orders. CDPH will continue to respond to requests as needed.
  • Utilize the Vaccine Marketplace to share and obtain excess vaccines with neighboring Providers.
  • Schedule infants/toddlers on the same day to maximize vaccination opportunities. See Wastage and Missed Vaccination Opportunities for more information.

As always, please continue to vaccinate all who are eligible. 


 


Upcoming Vaccine Expirations


Novavax Vaccine

The current federal government supply of the Novavax vaccine expires on February 28, 2023. Provider orders will no longer be accepted after today, Friday, January 27. The federal government may purchase additional doses. For further information, please see the COVID Call Center Novavax communication. 


Janssen (J&J) Vaccine

The Janssen (J&J) vaccine currently in the field expires on February 28, 2023. The last doses of vaccine in federal inventory expire in May, 2023.


Moderna Monovalent Vaccines

Moderna monovalent vaccines expire in February and March. Currently, there are no plans for additional purchases or shelf-life extensions. 


Continue to check expiration dates using the following tools:

  • Pfizer-BioNTech Expiry Checker
  • Moderna Expiry Checker
  • Novavax Expiry Checker
  • Janssen (J&J) Expiry Checker

 


Updated (Bivalent) COVID-19 Booster Stickers 


To help your practice create a vaccination-positive environment, consider wearing a message. As trusted messengers, you and clinic staff are uniquely positioned to influence your patients by promoting that your staff have received the updated bivalent COVID-19 booster.  

Take a moment now to download and print these self-adhesive "I got my updated COVID booster" stickers (compatible with Avery labels 94506) for your team to use on badges or uniforms. These stickers may help start conversations with families and patients, conveying the importance of keeping up with the best protection against the worst effects of COVID-19. They can also be shared with patients who get a booster.  

 


Reminder: Beyond-Use Date vs. Expiration Date


The expiration date is determined by the manufacturer as to when the COVID-19 vaccine is no longer acceptable to administer to patients, regardless of storage condition. The beyond-use date is the last day/time that the COVID-19 vaccine can be safely used after it has been transitioned between storage states (thawed, refrigerated, etc.) or altered (diluted, drawn up for administration, etc.) for patient use. The beyond-use date replaces the manufacturer’s expiration date but never extends it. Providers should properly dispose of the vaccine on whichever date/time comes first. For further information, please see Reporting & Disposal of Nonviable Doses.


 


Próximamente: Capacitación en Control de Calidad: Almacenamiento y Manejo


El equipo de Control de Calidad de la Vacuna contra el COVID-19 del Departamento de Salud Pública de California (CDPH, por sus siglas en inglés) los invita a un taller acerca del almacenamiento y manejo de las vacunas contra el COVID-19 completamente en español. Esta capacitación de 30 minutos se dará a cabo el lunes, 30 de enero de 12:00 PM-12:30 PM para proveedores actuales y nuevos del Programa de Vacunación Contra el COVID-19.  


Lunes, 30 de enero | 12:00-12:30PM

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Upcoming: Spanish-language Quality Assurance Training: Storage and Handling


The CDPH COVID-19 Vaccine Quality Assurance team invites you to a COVID-19 Vaccine Storage and Handling "quickinar" presented entirely in Spanish. This 30-minute training is for new and existing providers of the COVID-19 Vaccination Program and will be held on Monday, January 30 from 12:00PM - 12:30PM.


Monday, January 30 | 12:00-12:30PM

Register here


 

Upcoming Webinar on Vaccination Communication: Inoculating Against Misinformation Q&A

Join the California Immunization Coalition for a dynamic webinar on the threat of vaccine mis- and disinformation on social media, and the urgency for health care organizations and professionals to communicate effectively through social media platforms with trusted messengers.


Speakers: Todd Wolynn, MD, MMM and Alex McDonald, MD FAAFP CAQSM

When: Tuesday, January 31 at 12:00PM PT

Register here


 


Novavax Office Hours


Novavax now offers weekly office hours. Providers may register for one or more of the following dates:

  • February 1 at 9AM PT
  • February 8 at 9AM PT
  • February 15 at 9AM PT
  • February 22 at 9AM PT

Register here


 


Useful Resources

  • UPDATED Provider FAQs
  • UPDATED Provider Operations Manual
  • UPDATED COVID-19 Vaccine Timing Guide | Spanish
  • Pfizer On-Demand Trainings
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Product Guide
  • Mental Wellness Resources
  • Your Child Needs You! Protect Them from COVID-19 and Flu Flyer | Spanish
  • VA58 Communication Toolkits
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Related Codes
  • myCAvax Interactive Guide
  • Pediatric COVID-19 Checklist
  • Coadministration Tips
  • Provider Webinar & Training Calendar, updated weekly

 


The My Turn and myCAvax Teams Appreciate Your Feedback!


The Vaccine Management Feedback Form has been updated! Users can use the Vaccine Management Feedback form to provide feedback or suggestions for the My Turn and myCAvax platforms.

 


Support Opportunities


COVID-19 Provider 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

My Turn & myCAvax Office Hours for LHDs and Providers

  • Biweekly Mondays 12:00PM – 1:00PM | Next session: Monday, February 6

COVID-19 Provider Call Center

  • 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@cdph.ca.gov 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@cdph.ca.gov or call (833) 502-1245, option 4 (Monday – Friday 8AM – 6PM).
  • Job aids, demos and training opportunities

 
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