Weekly Wrap Up
The JYNNEOS mpox vaccine became available for purchase from the manufacturer, Bavarian Nordic, on April 1, 2024.
LHDs and Providers were asked to estimate the amount of JYNNEOS vaccine they would need for LGBTQIA+ PRIDE season (April to August) based on last year’s usage, and order doses by April 25, 2024. The order deadline has passed and CDPH has turned off ordering in myCAvax while current orders are being processed. Information on how to order future doses, if needed, will be provided in the coming weeks.
LHDs and providers are encouraged to start purchasing the commercial JYNNEOS product for their insured patients. A list of JYNNEOS wholesalers and distributors can be found on the Bavarian Nordic website at Contact Us | USA | Bavarian Nordic (bnvaccines.com).
Return to Table of Contents Urgent Update: Novavax Ordering for Bridge Access Program (BAP) Providers
As we approach the expiration date for the current COVID-19 vaccine, we anticipate changes in the availability of specific products and brands through CDC’s programs and the commercial market while we await decisions from the FDA on any potential updates to the vaccine. CDC has notified states that their currently available Novavax product has an expiration date of 5/31/24. Accordingly, they will be temporarily discontinuing provider ordering for this product.
The last provider orders should be submitted on Monday, April 29, by 5pm.
Please note that providers should only order the amount of product they expect to use by 5/31/24. There are no extensions on the expiration dates for this product. Upon expiration, doses should be removed from the vaccine storage unit, report expired doses in myCAvax, and return expired doses to McKesson.
Return to Table of Contents Excursion Report File size and Type Guidelines
Do you have a temperature excursion to report in myCAvax? If so, keep in mind that providers must submit temperature data from the past 90 days while reporting Excursion events.
The accepted file types are .pdf, .png, and .jpg and the file must be less than 3MB in size. - Uploading a file that is too large or in an incorrect format will result in an error.
- In case you are unable to submit the Excursion report due to the larger file size, upload a reduced file under 3MB to submit the report and upload the larger file(s) post-submission.
Contact the Provider Call Center at (833) 502-1245, or providercallcenter@cdph.ca.gov (Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, PT) if you require assistance with uploading the files or have questions about the process. Note that the Provider Call Center will not be able to clean up any junk data or delete incorrect submissions.
Return to Table of Contents PEMGARDA (pemivibart) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)
PEMGARDA (pemivibart) is a recombinant monoclonal antibody that has not been approved, but has been authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under an EUA for the pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) of COVID-19 in certain adults and adolescent individuals (12 years of age and older weighing at least 40 kg): - Who are not currently infected with SARS-CoV-2 and who have not had a known recent exposure to an individual infected with SARS CoV-2 and
- Who have moderate-to-severe immune compromise due to a medical condition or receipt of immunosuppressive medications or treatments and are unlikely to mount an adequate response to COVID-19 vaccination.
For more information refer to the following resources:
Return to Table of Contents Vaccines for Adults (VFA) Ordering Open
Quarter two VFA ordering takes place April 15 – 30, 2024. To access ordering, VFA sites must have already completed VFA recertification on myCAvax. If your clinic location has NOT yet completed this process, take steps as soon as possible! For information please see the VFA Ordering Letter.
Return to Table of Contents Sesame Care: COVID-19 Virtual Vaccine Appointments
Sesame Care in partnership with CDPH will be offering $30 COVID-19 vaccine appointments for California residents. Visit https://sesamecare.com/covidca and use the promo code CACOVID to get the discounted rate.
Return to Table of Contents Upcoming Webinars and Training
CDPH Immunization Branch Updates for Providers Webinar (occurs every other Friday)June 2024 California Immunization Coalition Summit 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, 8:00am - 5:00pm, PT)
myCAvax Help Desk For technical issues (e.g., password resets): email myCAvax.HD@cdph.ca.gov or call (833) 502-1245, (Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, PT) System related training materials are available via the Knowledge Center in myCAvax and at EZIZ.org.
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