Updated Guidance for Providers on Increased Supply of Nirsevimab

January 5, 2024: CDC updated guidance advises healthcare providers to return to recommendations put forward by CDC and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on use of nirsevimab in young children. Infants and children recommended to receive nirsevimab should be immunized as quickly as possible. For more details refer to this CDC Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) guidance.

McKesson COVID-19 Vaccine Shipping Update

Beginning this week, McKesson will temporarily be using one of two different warm temperature monitors for vaccine shipments. Coolers may contain the familiar 3M monitor or may contain a new monitor, SpotSee. 

This temporary change in temperature monitors will be in place until approximately Thursday, February 1, 2024, when a new and improved temperature monitor will be used for refrigerated shipments. See Supplemental Resource on Temporary Loggers, provided by McKesson for additional support. 

Note: The Bridge Access Program (BAP) Provider Operations Manual (POM) will be updated once the new temperature monitors have been rolled out.

Both the 3M monitor and SpotSee monitor are one-time use only and should be disposed of once the vaccine has been properly stored. 

Please follow the same process for checking for any temperature excursions and follow the directions on the information card specific to the monitor received.  

MMWR Update: Antiviral Medications for COVID-19 

A new Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) reviewing studies of COVID-19 rebound concluded that COVID-19 rebound is still quite rare (10-14%) and should not deter clinicians from prescribing antiviral medications for COVID-19 because if it does occur symptoms are mild, resolve quickly, and are not associated with adverse outcomes such as severe disease or death. For more details, refer to the report here.

Suggested Message: Cold and Flu Season is Still Underway, Take Precautions

Cold and flu season is still underway, and hospitalizations for COVID-19 and flu are on the rise. Share messages on social media reminding Californians to take precautions, like wearing a mask in crowded indoor spaces, to reduce the spread of respiratory viruses. It’s also not too late to get flu and COVID-19 vaccines - and you can get both vaccines at the same time. Schedule a vaccine appointment with a health care provider or at MyTurn.ca.gov.

Learn more: 

• Respiratory Viruses webpage
• Flu & COVID-19 Vaccines Communications Toolkit
• Respiratory Virus Prevention Communications Toolkit
• RSV Vaccine Communications Toolkit

Upcoming Closures

• In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day on Monday, January 15, 2024, CDPH and the Provider Call Center will be closed.
• In observance of Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 19, 2024, CDPH and the Provider Call Center will be closed.

January Ordering Cadence

For information on ordering cadence changes see the following calendars: 

• CA BAP COVID-19 Vaccination Program for January
• CA SGF Flu Vaccine Program for January
• CA Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program for January

Upcoming Webinars and Trainings

Building Impact: Your HPI (Healthy Places Index) Toolkit Training Series (6 sessions)

• Register for the January 23, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00 PM introductory session here

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

Useful Resources 

UPDATED! COVID-19 Vaccine Product Guide

UPDATED! COVID-19  Vaccine and Therapeutics FAQs

UPDATED! COVID-19 Vaccine Adolescent/Adult (see Shipping for Comirnaty syringes)

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 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 

• 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). 
• Job aids, demos and training opportunities