Mpox Update and Resource Highlight

Mpox cases are still present statewide with an average of 7 cases per week in January 2024.

CDC and CDPH continue to urge 2-dose vaccination with JYNNEOS for persons at risk for mpox, particularly persons with HIV and populations disproportionately impacted by mpox. For more information refer to this CDC Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) update.

Ready for PRIDE season, the California Department of Public Health is making turnkey mpox vaccination teams available at no cost to Local Health Departments and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) for community events.

If you are interested in this resource or have questions, please refer to the Mpox Vaccinator Staffing Resources page.

Preteen Vaccine Week (PVW) 2024

Join us and participate in Preteen Vaccine Week (PVW) 2024, March 4 – 8.

Refer to the PVW Campaign page for resources such as:

• Talking Points
• Suggested Activities
• Suggested Social Media Messages
• Template Public Service Announcement
• Healthcare Provider e-Blast
• Template Letter from School Nurse to Parents

Measles Messaging

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).

Public Health Graphics for Tribal Communities

In collaboration with community partners and leaders, the California Consortium of Urban Indian Health (CCUIH) developed over 40 tailored COVID-19 harm reduction graphics designed for American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) communities. These graphics can be downloaded directly through CCUIH's website (under the Public Health Graphics section) and are meant to be shared with, and help increase visibility of, Tribal and Native American communities. 

This work was funded through a contract with the Office of Health Equity's Community Inclusion and Partnerships team.

Reminder: 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.

Change: Provider Webinar Cadence

The CDPH Immunization Updates for Providers Webinar series is beginning a new cadence. The Friday webinars will move to a biweekly (every other Friday) cadence.

There will be no webinar on Friday, March 1, 2024. The next session will be held on Friday, March 8, 2024, from 9AM – 10:30AM.

Please continue to use the CDPH Immunization Updates for Providers Registration Link.

Change: LHD Webinar Cadence

The CDPH Immunization Updates for LHDs Webinar series is beginning a new cadence. The Tuesday webinars will move to a biweekly (every other Tuesday) cadence.

There will be no webinar on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. The next session will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, from 1PM – 2:30PM.

LHDs should continue to use their current registration link.

Holiday Ordering Cadence

For information on ordering cadence 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

Training Opportunity for VFA Providers

The following training is being offered for Vaccines for Adults (VFA) key practice staff: VFA 102 Training for Providers on Thursday, February 29, 2024, 11AM – 12PM, PT.

Upcoming Webinars and Trainings

• CDPH Infection Prevention Webinars
  
  • Registration link for upcoming webinars, February – March 2024
    
• CDPH California Prenatal Screening Program Updates
  
  • Registration link for Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 5PM – 6:30PM, PT

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

Useful Resources 

UPDATED! Preteen Vaccine Week (PVW) Campaign Page

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 bi-weekly (every other Friday) webinars to hear immunization updates from CDPH subject matter experts and have your questions answered.

Next session: Friday, March 8, 2024, 9:00AM - 10:30AM.

Archived Sessions | Provider FAQs 

Provider Call Center 

For Program information: email providercallcenter@cdph.ca.gov or call (833) 502-1245 (Monday – Friday, 8AM–5PM, PT)

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 

• 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 8AM – 5PM, PT). 
• Job aids, demos and training opportunities