Paxlovid for Targeted Programs

There is a new form to request Paxlovid for targeted programs, which is now live in Tiberius for State and Territorial Health Entities. The Paxlovid requested is intended to support state, local, tribal, or territorial special programs targeting vulnerable populations. Requestors (Tiberius users) need to provide a detailed justification through the questionnaire. 

For more detail, refer to the Therapeutics transition guide. Any questions can be sent to COVID19.therapeutics@hhs.gov. 

School Requirement to Inform Families about HPV Vaccine

Effective January 1, 2024, Assembly Bill No. 659, the Cancer Prevention Act requires that schools notify parents or guardians of 6th graders about human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine recommendations. Some schools may choose to use this template letter to educate families.

Parents may request that their child receive HPV vaccine or ask you questions about the communication they receive from school.

For more information and resources, please refer to this CDPH communication.

Suggested Message: Protect Your Family Against Measles

Ongoing reports of measles cases around the country remind us about the importance of vaccination, which provides protection against serious illness.

Measles is a very contagious disease caused by a virus. About 9 out of 10 people who are not protected will become infected following exposure to the measles virus. It spreads through the air when a person with measles coughs or sneezes. Measles starts with a cough, runny nose, red eyes, and fever. Then a rash of red spots breaks out.

Share messages reminding Californians to make sure they and their children are up to date on the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine and other recommended routine vaccines, including flu and COVID-19, especially before travel.

Learn more about measles activity in California. 

Learn more  about routine vaccines.  

Visit the Don’t Wait—Vaccinate! Communications Toolkit (updated).

Updated Guidance: Letter for Long-Term Care Facilities Directors and Administrators on Vaccines to Protect Against Respiratory Viruses

Refer to this CDPH policy alert for updated information for long-term care facility directors and administrators on COVID-19, influenza, pneumococcal and RSV vaccines.

VFA Recertification: Training Awareness

Training for the Vaccines for Adults (VFA) Program will be available on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Upon completion of the required trainings, please complete recertification in myCAvax as soon as possible.

Providers will need to log in to EZIZ to complete their required training. A NEW training module on VFA Program Requirements will be available on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. VFA Program staff can log in here. For more information on training requirements about program recertification, please click here.

If you have questions regarding VFA program requirements or the myCAvax system, contact the Provider Call Center at (833) 502-1245 or ProviderCallCenter@cdph.ca.gov, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, PT.

Upcoming Holiday Closures 

In observance of Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 19, 2024, CDPH and the Provider Call Center will be closed.

Ordering Cadence Calendars

For information on ordering cadence calendars and holiday changes, see the following calendars:

• CA BAP COVID-19 Vaccination Program Holiday Calendar
  
• CA SGF Flu Vaccination Program Holiday Calendar
  
  
• CA BAP COVID-19 Vaccination Program Calendar
• Mpox Vaccination Program Calendar
• SGF Flu Vaccination Program Calendar

Upcoming Webinars and Trainings

CDPH Infection Prevention Webinars

• Registration link for upcoming webinars, January – March, 2024
  

Vaccines for Adults (VFA) Key Practice Staff:

• VFA 101 Training for Providers, Thursday, February 22, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, PT
  
• VFA 102 Training for Providers, Thursday, February 29, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, PT
  

To see all the webinars and trainings scheduled for next week, please refer to the CDPH Webinar and Trainings Calendar.

Useful Resources 

UPDATED! COVID-19 Provider FAQs

COVID-19 Vaccine Resources

CDPH RSV Webpage

CA Bridge Access Program Provider Operations Manual | Requirements at a Glance

Fall-Winter 2023-24 Immunizations Infographic (CDPH) | Spanish

Respiratory Viruses Communication Tools

Winter Virus Tip Sheet (CDPH)

Pediatric/Adult Influenza Vaccine Guide

CDPH Respiratory Virus Prevention Toolkit

Digital Vaccine Record

Mpox Toolkit

The My Turn and myCAvax Teams Appreciate Your Feedback! 

Please use the Vaccine Management Feedback Form to provide feedback and suggestions for the My Turn and myCAvax platforms.

Support Opportunities 

CDPH Immunization Branch Updates for Providers Webinar 

Please attend our weekly webinars to hear updates from CDPH subject matter experts and have your questions answered. 

Fridays 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM, PT

Archived Sessions | Provider FAQs 

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 (password resets, etc.): 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. 

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