V-safe Registration for 2023-2024 Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available
V-safe helps CDC let others know what to expect following vaccination and increase confidence in vaccination decisions. V-safe is now open to anyone who gets a 2023-2024 updated COVID-19 vaccine and is also available for RSV immunization products. Refer to the following resources for more information: V-safe registration, V-safe factsheets, V-safe poster.
Preventing Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Immunization Administration Errors
Healthcare providers and facilities should ensure use of the correct RSV prevention product in the correct population and take actions to prevent vaccine administration errors. This includes automating error prevention alerts in electronic health record (EHR) systems and ensuring proper education and training on vaccine recommendations. Resource Guide for Pharmacies to Prevent Delayed COVID-19 Treatment
The Resource Guide for Pharmacies to Prevent Delayed COVID-19 Treatment has been updated. The updates include the most recent resources available for patients to obtain COVID-19 treatment and also the California Business and Professions Code (BPC) 4052.04 which states a pharmacist may furnish COVID-19 oral therapeutics following a positive test for SARS-CoV-2. COVID-19 Vaccines at Pharmacy
If you know of BAP eligible patients that were charged for a COVID-19 vaccine at a pharmacy or was turned away from a pharmacy, CDC would like to know about the experience. Please email the concern to policyisdbridge@cdc.gov Recertifying in myCAvax: Updating Contacts
After the VFA / LHD 317 release in myCAvax on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, providers will be asked to complete the recertification process in myCAvax. For more information refer to this CDPH communication. Flu Vaccine Formulation for the 2024-2025 Season
Global influenza surveillance has detected zero confirmed influenza B/Yamagata viruses since March 2020. Following the October 5, 2023, Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) Meeting, the FDA provided direction for manufacturers to plan for a transition to trivalent flu vaccine. As a result, flu vaccines available for the 2024-2025 season may reflect a mixture of trivalent and quadrivalent vaccines.
For more information, see refer to the B/Yamagata and Flu Vaccines Summary | CDC; Trivalent versus Quadrivalent Vaccines | CDC
5 Days to Submit 2024 Vaccines for Children (VFC) Recertification
Annual VFC Recertification and training is a federal requirement to maintain active status in the VFC program and to receive publicly purchased vaccines.
Recertification launched on December 20, 2023, and the due date is Wednesday, January 31, 2024. For more details refer to the following resources: Reminder: VFC 2024-2025 Flu Vaccine Pre-Book
VFC Flu Vaccines Prebooking is the first of three phases of the 2024-2025 VFC flu vaccine order process and will be providers’ ONLY chance to provide Flu Product brand preference AND the number of doses needed next season. The VFC provider deadline is February 2, 2024. Utilize the VFC Flu Vaccine Pre-Book Worksheet to prepare your request prior to accessing the online pre-book form. Upcoming Webinars and Trainings
- Vaccines for Adults (VFA) Key Practice Staff:
- VFA 101 Training for Providers, Thursday, February 22, 2024, 11AM, PT
- VFA 102 Training for Providers, Thursday, February 29, 2024, 11AM, PT
- Healthy Places Index (HPI) 101: A compass for Navigating Priority Communities
To see all the webinars and trainings scheduled for next week, please refer to the CDPH Webinar and Trainings Calendar. Ordering Cadence Calendars
For information on ordering cadence changes, see the following calendars: 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 Updates for Providers 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 Provider Call Center For Program information: email providercallcenter@cdph.ca.gov or call (833) 502-1245 (Monday – Friday, 8AM–5PM) myCAvax Help Desk For technical issues (e.g., password resets): email myCAvax.HD@cdph.ca.gov or call (833) 502-1245, (Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM PT) System related training materials are available via the Knowledge Center in myCAvax and at EZIZ.org. My Turn Help Desk |
