Measles Health Alerts and Resources

The following California Department of Public Health Advisory was released on March 14, 2024:

• Immediate Respiratory Isolation Recommended for Persons with Suspected Measles

The CDC released this Health Advisory on March 18, 2024:

• Increase in Global and Domestic Measles Cases and Outbreaks: Ensure Children in the United States and Those Traveling Internationally 6 Months and Older are Current on MMR Vaccination

The following are helpful measles resources for your reference:

• Learn more about measles activity in California
• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccination: What Everyone Should Know (CDC)
• Should I Test for Measles Job Aid
• International Travel Measles Job Aid

Respiratory Disease Immunization Recommendations for Children

Refer to this CDPH graphic for respiratory disease immunization recommendations for children:

For more information refer to the following resources:

• COVID-19 Vaccine Timing Guide
• Pediatric/Adult Influenza Vaccine Guide
• Nirsevimab (Beyfortus) Guide to Prevent Severe RSV in Infants and Toddlers
• Influenza ACIP Vaccine Recommendations

Influenza Updates

Although flu activity has been declining, significant activity can continue into the spring. CDPH recommends that you continue vaccinating until the last flu dose expires! This season’s flu vaccines have been shown to protect against flu-related medical visits and hospitalizations across all age groups.

For more information, refer to the following resources:

• CDPH Influenza Page
  
• Flu – It’s Not Too Late to Vaccinate Job Aid (English/Spanish) (Russian) (Chinese)

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Season Immunization Recommendations

This CDPH graphic summarizes the RSV season immunization recommendations, including infants and children, pregnant people, and adults age 60 years and older.

According to the CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), nirsevimab was 90% effective at protecting infants from RSV-association hospitalization. Refer to the full report for more details.

CDC Routine Vaccine Storage Labels

Storage labels for routinely recommended vaccines are now live on the CDC website. These include new vaccines such as mpox and RSV. The labels have been formatted to be consistent with the COVID-19 vaccine labels. COVID-19 vaccine labels can be found for: Pfizer BioNTech, Moderna, Novavax.

Upcoming Webinars and Trainings

Afternoon TEAch: Best Practices for Promoting Adolescent Vaccination

• Registration link for Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 12:00pm – 1:00pm (PT)
  

CDPH Infection Prevention Webinars

• Registration link for Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 3:00pm - 4:00pm (PT)
  

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

• Register for the next session: Friday April 5, 2024, 9:00am  – 10:30am (PT)
  

Vaccines for Adults (VFA) Program Office Hours

• Registration link for Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 2:00pm – 2:30pm (PT)
  

June 2024 California Immunization Coalition Summit

• Registration link for June 5-6, 2024, in Sacramento, CA

Upcoming Holiday Closures 

In observance of Cesar Chavez Day on Monday, April 1, 2024, CDPH and the Provider Call Center will be closed.  

April Ordering Cadence  

For information on ordering cadence changes, see the following calendars:  

• CA BAP COVID-19 Vaccination Program for April
• CA SFU Flu Vaccination Program for April
  

Support Opportunities 

Provider Call Center 

For Program information: email providercallcenter@cdph.ca.gov or call (833) 502-1245 (Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, PT)

myCAvax Help Desk 

For technical issues (e.g., password resets): email myCAvax.HD@cdph.ca.gov or call (833) 502-1245, (Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, 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 8:00am – 5:00pm, PT). 
• Job aids, demos and training opportunities