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Friday, July 26, 2024

Weekly Wrap Up

 

In this message:

  1. Reporting Waste for Open Multi-Dose Vial Products
  2. JYNNEOS Supply and Ordering Update
  3. COVID Updates: Testing, Long COVID, Therapeutics
  4. California HPV Vaccine Week is Coming Soon
  5. Updated COVID-19 Provider FAQs
  6. Upcoming Webinars
  7. Support Opportunities 

 

Reporting Waste for Open Multi-Dose Vial Products

Open/Punctured Multi-dose vial products must not be returned to McKesson. When reporting waste of an open vial of IPOL, Fluzone, or Pfizer, providers must select the "Wasted" wastage type, to prevent receival of a return shipping label. Open/Punctured vials must then be disposed of as medical waste according to practice protocols. 


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JYNNEOS Supply and Ordering Update

JYNNEOS vaccine is available to order commercially, and a list of distributors can be found at Bavarian Nordic Contact Information.

CDPH has a limited supply and is prioritizing orders by Local Health Departments (LHDs) for PRIDE events and to support providers without access to commercial vaccine. Contact your Local Health Department to request JYNNEOS. The latest expiration date of available vaccine is October 31, 2024.

If you have questions, please contact the mpox team via email at mpoxvaccine@cdph.ca.gov.

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COVID Updates: Testing, Long COVID, Therapeutics

CDPH COVID-19 Testing Updates

CDPH is continuing to provide COVID-19 tests to support populations who are high risk for severe disease through February 28, 2025. This program has been extended due to continued availability of federal resources. For more information refer to the
CDPH Immunization Updates for Providers webinar July 26, 2024, slides 12 – 17.

Long COVID Updates

The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) defines Long COVID (LC) as an infection-associated chronic condition (IACC) that occurs after SARS-CoV-2 infection and is present for at least 3 months as a continuous, relapsing and remitting, or progressive disease state that affects one or more organ systems.

For more information refer to: the CDC Long COVID page, and the CDPH Immunization Updates for Providers webinar, July 26, 2024 (slides 19 – 26).

COVID-19 Therapeutics Updates

COVID-19 treatments can help prevent severe illness in eligible patients (eligibility depends on exposure status, symptoms, and risk factors for severe disease). For detailed information refer to the COVID-19 Clinical Decision Aid.


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California HPV Vaccine Week is Coming Soon!

Annual observance is held the first week in August to increase awareness of HPV vaccine and promote vaccination of 9-to-13-year-olds. Spread the word about cancer prevention!

August 4 – 10, 2024, CA HPV Vaccine Week Info Campaign Toolkit


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Updated COVID-19 Provider FAQs

For answers to provider’s COVID-19 vaccine and therapeutics questions, see the COVID-19 Vaccine and Therapeutics FAQs, updated July 25, 2024. It includes new information on the Bridge Access Program (BAP) and 2024 – 2025 COVID-19 vaccine formulation.



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Upcoming Webinars & Trainings

Talking with Parents About School-Required Immunizations Webinar with Dr. Eric Ball

  • Register for Tuesday, July 30, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (PT)

Emerging Conversations: Preparing Patients for International Travel

  • Register for Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (PT)

Vaccines for Adults (VFA) Webinar: Charting the Course for the Vaccines for Adults Program

  • Register for Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (PT)

CDPH Immunization Branch Updates for Providers Webinar (occurs every other Friday)

  • Register for the next session: Friday August 9, 2024, 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PT)

Promising Practices to Improve Pediatric COVID-19 Immunization Rates Toolkit

  • Register for the webinar on Friday, August 9, 2024, 11:00 am (PT)

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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.


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 


VFC Customer Service Center

For Program information: Email myVFCvaccines@cdph.ca.gov or call (877) 243-8832 (Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm; Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, PT)


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