Allocations Distributed for New Refrigerated Pfizer 12yrs+ COVID-19 Vaccine
As of December 19, 2023, allocations for Local Health Departments of the new refrigerated Pfizer 12yrs+ COVID-19 vaccine (NDC 0069-2377-10) have been distributed. CDPH will be loading the amount zeroed out of the previous product for the new product allocations, and ordering for the new product will open by December 20, 2023. All new orders will be processed with other BAP orders next Thursday, December 28, 2023.
Despite the transition to the refrigerated Comirnaty, providers who have the original Pfizer 12y+ vaccine on hand can and should continue to use this product until it is consumed, expired, or has been stored at 2°C - 8°C for longer than the allowable 10 weeks.
For more information and resources, please refer to this CDPH communication, and to the updated COVID-19 Vaccine Adolescent/Adult (12Y+) fact sheet.
Urgent Need: Increase Respiratory Virus Immunization Coverage
Vaccine coverage is low for all recommended respiratory vaccines. It is crucial to recommend and administer immunization to prevent severe illness. Refer to the Conversation Guide for Healthcare Providers for more information about talking with patients about how to protect against fall and winter respiratory viruses. COVID-19 Medications and Transitions to Commercial Marketplace
This CDPH California Health Advisory Network (CAHAN) Update aims to remind providers that all symptomatic patients with a positive COVID-19 test should be evaluated for treatment with one of the U.S. National Institutes of Health recommended treatment options.
While previously available free of charge, patients will start to see cost-sharing and co-pays for all COVID-19 medications (like all prescribed drugs) once the U.S. Government (U.S.G.) purchased product supply has run out. Refer to the health advisory for more details. COVID-19 Therapeutics Ordering
Paxlovid: As of December 15, 2023, 3PM, ET, ordering for Department of Health and Human Serivces (HHS)-distributed Paxlovid is closed except for federal entities. Please use your traditional commercial ordering mechanisms to order commercially available Paxlovid. Providers with excess USG-distributed, EUA-labeled Paxlovid with an expiration date of December, 2023 or later are encouraged to initiate their product return through the Pfizer returns process by January 15, 2024, to ensure the product is received by January 31, 2024, to be accepted for credit to the federal inventory. Returned USG Paxlovid will be used to support access to free Paxlovid for publicly insured patients, including Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, and uninsured patients through the USG Patient Access Program operated by Pfizer.
Lagevrio: As of December 15, 2023, 3PM, ET ordering for HHS-distributed Lagevrio closed for all entities. Please use your traditional commercial ordering mechanisms to order commercially available Lagevrio. USG-procured Lagevrio should be used until depleted or expired, whichever comes first. Please contact COVID19.Therapeutics@hhs.gov with any questions.
For more information please see: CDPH Respiratory Virus Dashboard is Now Live
The Respiratory Virus Dashboard is an interactive display that allows the viewer to track influenza and COVID-19 side by side, with the ability to scroll down for more details such as ICU bed availability. For now, all views are statewide.
Long-Term Care Facility (LTCF) COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit
The LTCF COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit has been developed as a resource to ensure that Long-Term Care (LTC) residents and staff have continued access to COVID-19 vaccines. Upcoming Webinar Cancellations and Closures - The CDPH Immunization Updates for Providers are cancelled on the following dates:
- Friday, December 22, 2023
- Friday, December 29, 2023
- The CDPH Immunization Updates for LHDs are cancelled on the following dates:
- Tuesday, December 26, 2023
- Tuesday, January 2, 2024
- Tuesday January 9, 2024 (cancelled due to an in-person CDPH Immunization Branch Staff meeting. LHDs are encouraged to attend the Friday, January 5, 2024 CDPH Updates for Providers to hear post-holiday updates. To register for the Friday provider webinar please use this link.)
- The Provider Call Center will be closed on Monday, December 25, 2023, and Monday, January 1, 2024.
Holiday Ordering Cadence
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 Branch Updates for Providers Webinar Please attend our weekly webinars to hear updates from CDPH subject matter experts and have your questions answered. Fridays 9:00AM – 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 (password resets, etc.): 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 |
