Weekly Wrap Up – September 23, 2022 myCAvax UpdatesCOVID-19 Bivalent Booster OrderingCDPH has received additional Moderna Bivalent Booster doses for individuals 18+ years. Providers can place standard orders of the Moderna Bivalent Booster through myCAvax. LHJs will need to receive their additional
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Weekly Wrap Up – September 23, 2022

myCAvax Updates


COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Ordering

CDPH has received additional Moderna Bivalent Booster doses for individuals 18+ years. Providers can place standard orders of the Moderna Bivalent Booster through myCAvax. LHJs will need to receive their additional physical inventory before they can fill small orders, so it may take time for LHJs to fill small orders of this product.  


Small orders of the Pfizer Bivalent Booster are also available through AmerisourceBergen, the third-party redistributor. There is a 30-dose minimum and 294-dose maximum; Order in multiples of 6 doses per vial.


Please note: For transfers, myCAvax only displays 5 choices when you use the search function. Therefore, Pfizer Bivalent Booster may not appear when only "Pfizer" is typed into the search bar. To ensure that the Pfizer Bivalent Booster appears, please include "Pfizer B" or "Bivalent" in your search.


Update Storage Capacities

Update storage capacities by Thursday, October 6, including temperature monitoring expiration dates, and types of storage. Beginning Thursday, October 6, vaccine order requests can only be placed for products logged into myCAvax.


Vaccine Order System Offline

The CDC vaccine order system will be offline September 30 to October 1. Orders placed on or after Thursday, September 29 will be processed on Monday, October 3.


Columbus Day Federal Holiday Temporary Closure

Vaccine shipments will be delivered on Monday, October 10 (Columbus Day, Federal Holiday). If your Provider location will be closed and unable to accept vaccine shipments, please update temporary closure hours in myCAvax by Wednesday, October 5.

 


Pfizer (12+ Years, Purple Cap) Expiring September 30


All Pfizer (12+ years, purple cap) vaccine is expiring on September 30, 2022. Please adhere to guidance in the Provider Operations Manual: Reporting and Disposal of Nonviable Vaccines. 


 

Upcoming CDPH Long COVID Quickinar

CDPH invites you to attend a 30-minute Long-COVID “Quickinar” with Kalyani McCullough, M.D.


Dr. McCullough will provide: 

  • A brief background and information on Long COVID
  • Updates on CDPH’s post-acute COVID activities
  • Long COVID resources available online for patients and providers

When: Thursday, September 29, 2022

Time: 12:30PM - 1:00PM PST.

Register here


In case you missed it, you can watch the COVID-19 Crucial Conversations campaign's "Talking to Patients about Long COVID" webinar with Sharon Goldfarb here and view slides here. 


 

Wastage and Missed Vaccination Opportunities


Never miss a vaccination opportunity because of fear of vaccine wastage! 
  • Vaccinate every eligible person (CDC Guidance) who presents at a vaccination site—even if it means puncturing a vial at the end of the day
  • Report wasted vaccine and dispose of nonviable vaccine following practice protocols.
For further guidance, please see the Provider Operations Manual: Wastage and Missed Vaccination Opportunities.



 

Hispanic Heritage Month Social Media Assets

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 to October 15. Access Hispanic Heritage Month social media assets in English and Spanish here. 

 


Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Medical Updates & Training Sessions

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Trainings are now hosted on Teams. No password is required.


Session Topics Include:

  • Authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent (Original and Omicron BA.4/BA.5) for individuals 12 years of age and older 
  • Use of each currently authorized vaccine presentation, including storage, handling, preparation, and administration
  • Question and answer session

Please attend one of the following training sessions:

  • Tuesday, September 27 at 12PM 
  • Wednesday, September 28 at 9AM 
  • Thursday, September 29 at 9AM

To access all sessions, please visit Pfizer COVID-19 Medical Updates and Training.


 

Useful Resources

  • UPDATED Provider Operations Manual
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Timing Guide in English | in Spanish 
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Product Guide
  • CMA COVID-19 Vaccine Reimbursement Guide
  • Recommending COVID-19 Vaccination: Clinical Talking Points for Providers of Pediatric Services
  • Coadministration Tips
  • Tips to Ease Anxiety During Vaccination

 


Support Opportunities


COVID-19 and Monkeypox (MPX) Provider Webinar


Please attend our weekly webinars to hear updates from CDPH subject matter experts and have your questions answered.

  • Fridays 9–10:30 AM
  • Archived Sessions | Provider FAQs

My Turn & myCAvax Office Hours for LHDs and Providers

  • Biweekly Mondays 12–1PM | Next session: Monday, October 3

COVID Call Center for Providers

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

myCAvax Help Desk

  • For technical issues (password resets, etc.): email myCAvax.HD@accenture.com 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@Accenture.com or call (833) 502-1245, option 4 (Monday – Friday 8AM – 6PM).
  • Job aids, demos and training opportunities

 

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