Weekly Wrap Up Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Meeting: Rescheduled to April 15-16, 2025The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will be meeting next on April 15-16, 2025. Topics include: - RSV Immunizations: Adult (Vote) and Maternal/Pediatric
- Influenza Vaccines
- COVID-19 Vaccines
- Meningococcal Vaccines (Vote, VFC Vote)
- Chikungunya Vaccines (Vote)
- Pneumococcal, HPV, Mpox, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Lyme Disease Vaccines
- Measles epidemiology & outbreaks
For more information refer to the ACIP Meeting Information | Agenda | ACIP Recent Meeting Recommendations
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For a summary of measles cases in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Ohio, California, and for vaccine guidance and resources, refer to slides 27 – 33 in the CDPH Immunization Updates for Providers webinar, Friday, April 4, 2025 (slides | recording)
MMR Vaccination Guidance Reminders Adults - 1 dose or other evidence of immunity if normal risk
- 2 doses at least 28 days apart if high risk, e.g., post-secondary students, healthcare workers, international travelers
Before international travel - All ages: up to date measles vaccination
- Ages 6-11 months, 1 dose before departure, then routine 2-dose series
- Age 12 months and older: First dose now, 2nd dose 28 days later
Before domestic travel - Residents of and travelers to domestic measles outbreak areas with ongoing, community wide transmission may need additional doses of MMR vaccine. See CDC Measles page for details.
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DTap, Tdap and Catch-up SchedulesImmunization Champion Award – Call for Nominations California has launched the nomination period for the 2025 Immunization Champion Award! We look forward to receiving your nomination of a 2025 Immunization Champion for California by 5:00 PM on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Nominations must be sent directly to the California Immunization Program at MyVFCVaccines@cdph.ca.gov. (Use Subject line: IZ Champion.)
The Immunization Champion Award is a national award program hosted by the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) and honors individuals going above and beyond to foster and/or promote immunization in their communities. Access the nomination form here. You can find eligibility criteria and additional information on the nomination form. Please share this email with your networks.
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Save the Date! VFA Webinar – Bridging Practice and PolicyJoin us on Thursday, April 24 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm (PT) for our Vaccines for Adults (VFA) Webinar where we will cover recent Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), program, eligibility and registry updates. This webinar is intended for providers and key practice staff enrolled in the VFA Program. There will also be an opportunity for you to ask VFA program-related or adult immunization questions during the Q&A session. Please consider submitting your questions upon registration.
When: Thursday, April 24, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (PT)
Click Here to Register for the VFA Webinar!
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VFC Afternoon TEAch Webinar – Recording AvailableIn case you missed it, during our most recent Afternoon TEAch webinar, CDPH subject matter experts reviewed ACIP’s 2025 Immunization schedules and additional pediatric immunization updates, measles, Adolescent Immunization Action week and celebrated 30 years of the California Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program. Access the recording and slides here.
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Funding Opportunity: Hepatitis B Demonstration ProjectsCDPH has released a Request for Application (RFA) to select entities to conduct hepatitis B demonstration projects to serve the most vulnerable and underserved people in California living with or at risk for hepatitis B infection.
The projects will facilitate two of the following services: hepatitis B vaccination, HBV infection screening, linkage to hepatitis B care, and/or retention in hepatitis B care.
CDPH will be making $1,300,000 available for two demonstration projects ($650,000).
Funding will be awarded in the form of local assistance grants. Projects will end on December 31, 2027.
Key Dates: - RFA Released: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
- Deadline for submitting written questions: Tuesday, April 15, 2025, by 5:00 pm (PT)
- Application submission deadline: Tuesday, April 29, 2025, by 5:00 pm (PT)
- Notice of Intent to Award Released: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
All inquiries must be in writing: HepBDemoProjects@cdph.ca.gov
Return to Table of Contents National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW): April 21 – 28CDPH Immunization Branch Updates for Providers Webinar (occurs every other Friday) - Register for the next session: Friday, April 18, 2025, 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PT)
Vaccines for Adults (VFA) Webinar: Bridging Policy and Practice: ACIP Immunization, Eligibility, and Registry Documentation Updates - Register for Thursday, April 24, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (PT)
California Immunization Coalition 2025 Annual Summit (In-person Event), CME available - Register for Tuesday, April 29 – Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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Contact CDPH Immunization BranchProvider 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
Vaccines for Children (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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