Weekly Wrap Up – February 17, 2023 Reminder: Presidents' Day HolidayIn observance of Presidents' Day Holiday on February 20, 2023, please note the following:There will be no COVID-19 vaccine deliveries. If your location will be closed on Monday, please place orders by today, February 17, and update
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Weekly Wrap Up – February 17, 2023

Reminder: Presidents' Day Holiday


In observance of Presidents' Day Holiday on February 20, 2023, please note the following:

  • There will be no COVID-19 vaccine deliveries. If your location will be closed on Monday, please place orders by today, February 17, and update your hours of availability in myCAvax.
  • My Turn and myCAvax Office Hours are canceled.
  • The COVID-19 Provider Call Center will be closed.
  • The My Turn and myCAvax Help Desks will be closed.

See the February Holiday Ordering & Distribution Calendar.


 


COVID-19 Public Health Emergencies (PHEs) and Vaccines Under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)


Providers can still administer COVID-19 vaccines under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) when the state and federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergencies (PHEs) end. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) “EUA Declaration” remains in effect until terminated by the Health and Human Services Secretary; a date for this has not been announced. For further information, please visit FDA Emergency Use Authorization FAQs.


 


Third-Party Redistributor (TPR) Update


The Third-Party Redistributor (TPR), AmerisourceBergen, will continue redistribution after the end of the State Public Health Emergency on February 28. CDPH extended the contract until December 2024. The TPR will redistribute the following vaccines until expiry or supply is exhausted:
  • New Moderna pediatric/adolescent/adult bivalent (6+ years)
  • Updated Novavax (12+ years)
  • Coming soon Moderna infant/toddler bivalent (6 months – 5 years)
  • Pfizer infant/toddler monovalent and bivalent maroon cap (6 months – 4 years)
  • Pfizer pediatric monovalent and bivalent orange cap (5 years – 11 years)
  • Pfizer adolescent/adult monovalent and bivalent gray cap (12+ years)

For further information, visit About Small Order Requests and Receiving Small Orders from TPR.


 


CDC MMWR Study: Bivalent Booster Doses


The CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report published a new study on COVID-19 Incidence and Mortality Among Unvaccinated and Vaccinated Persons by Receipt of Bivalent Booster Doses and Time Since Vaccination. The results of the study are summarized below:



 

My Turn and myCAvax System Maintenance


My Turn Clinic and myCAvax will be unavailable on Friday, February 24, 2023, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM PT. Please be sure to complete any necessary tasks before system maintenance.


 


Upcoming Webinar on Talking with Patients about COVID-19 Therapeutics


Treatments continue to be underused for patients with COVID-19, and many patients lack proper education on the benefits of COVID-19 therapeutics. Please join Dr. Alex McDonald, co-founder of #ThisIsOurShot, to learn conversation methodologies for effectively talking with patients about COVID-19 therapeutics and dispelling COVID-19 therapeutics myths.


When: Thursday, February 23 at 12:00PM - 1:00PM PT

Register here!


This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the California Medical Association (CMA) and the California Department of Public Health. CMA is accredited by ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.


The California Medical Association designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 


Useful Resources

  • UPDATED Provider FAQs
  • UPDATED Provider Operations Manual
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Product Guide
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Timing Guide | Spanish
  • Pfizer On-Demand Trainings
  • Novavax Office Hours
  • Your Child Needs You! Protect Them from COVID-19 and Flu Flyer | Spanish
  • VA58 Communication Toolkits
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Related Codes
  • myCAvax Interactive Guide
  • Pediatric COVID-19 Checklist
  • Coadministration Tips
  • Provider Webinar & Training Calendar, updated weekly

 


The My Turn and myCAvax Teams Appreciate Your Feedback!


The My Turn and myCAvax teams invite you to use the Vaccine Management Feedback Form to provide feedback or suggestions for the My Turn and myCAvax platforms.

 


Support Opportunities


COVID-19 Provider 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

My Turn & myCAvax Office Hours for LHDs and Providers

  • Biweekly Mondays 12:00PM – 1:00PM | Next session: March 6, 2023

COVID-19 Provider Call Center

  • For Program information: email covidcallcenter@cdph.ca.gov or call (833) 502-1245 (Monday – Friday, 8AM–6PM) | Closed on Monday, February 20 

myCAvax Help Desk

  • For technical issues (password resets, etc.): email myCAvax.HD@cdph.ca.gov or call (833) 502-1245, option 3 (Monday – Friday 8AM – 6PM)
  • System related training materials are available via the Knowledge Center in myCAvax and at EZIZ.org/COVID.

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, option 4 (Monday – Friday 8AM – 6PM).
  • Job aids, demos and training opportunities

 

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