Weekly Wrap Up Mpox Vaccine Ordering and Commercialization Update
Beginning April 1, 2024, the mpox vaccine JYNNEOS became available on the commercial market. In light of this change, CDPH strongly encourages LHDs and Providers to estimate how much vaccine they will need to continue to provide vaccine through the summer and the upcoming PRIDE season. Please order estimated doses by Thursday, April 25, 2024.
While there will be opportunities to order from the Federal supply after Tuesday, April 30, 2024, justification for the need for the Federal supply will be required (e.g., lack of access to the commercial vaccine product). Federal ordering will end completely by Tuesday, August 30, 2024.
Return to Table of Contents Reporting and Returning Spoiled/Expired Vaccines
Returning Vaccines by Program Via the myCAvax system, only spoiled and expired Bridge Access Program (BAP) COVID-19, State General Funded (SGF) Flu, Vaccines for Adults (VFA), and LHD 317 vaccines are eligible for vaccine returns and must be reported as waste in myCAvax. (For BAP doses, refer to Reporting & Handling of Nonviable Doses for details.) Outbreak mpox (JYNNEOS) vaccines are not eligible for returns and should instead be disposed of as medical waste according to practice protocols after the waste has been reported in myCAvax (See Mpox Requirements at a Glance for more details). Vaccines for Children (VFC) wasted vaccines must be reported in the VFC system. For assistance with VFC returns, providers must contact the VFC help desk via email at myvfcvaccines@cdph.ca.gov or phone at (877)243-8832. Privately purchased vaccine returns need to be escalated to the manufacturer. Please see EZIZ's Vaccine Ordering and Manufacturer Info page for more details. For assistance with reporting waste in myCAvax or checking on Return Shipping Label progress, please contact the Provider Call Center at ProviderCallCenter@cdph.ca.gov or 833-502-1245.
Provider Guidance on Returns through myCAvax: - Return Waste Event Processing Dates:
- SGF Flu returns will be processed weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays
- BAP COVID-19 returns will be processed weekly on Wednesdays
- VFA /LHD 317 returns will be processed on a daily basis, Monday through Friday
- Receiving Return Shipping Labels:
- If 'Email' is selected -the Return Shipping Labels will be sent to the Primary Vaccine Coordinator only, within one business day following CDPH's process of reports into CDC's VTrckS system. All McKesson return label communications will come from the following e-mail address: UPS Quantum View [mail to: pkginfo@ups.com].
- If 'Mail' is selected - The postal labels are mailed from the Olive Branch, MS Distribution Center and should arrive within 3-5 business days barring any unforeseen circumstances.
- Returning Vaccine:
- Once a provider receives their return shipping label, they will have 30 days to return the vaccine to McKesson before the label expires.
- Getting Shipment to UPS: If a provider schedules a pick-up of the vaccine shipment from UPS, UPS will send them a pick-up fee. To avoid any fees, the providers should follow the guidance of taking the shipment(s) to an applicable UPS location or giving it to the UPS driver with other outbound shipments (additional details in the Return Shipping Label).
Return to Table of Contents CDPH Testing Program Updates
CDPH will continue to provide COVID-19 tests to populations at high risk for severe disease through June 30, 2024*. Skilled Nursing Facilities, Elder Care Facilities, Long-Term Care Facilities, Programs serving those >65 years, and Community Based Organizations that serve the elderly can request at-home tests until June 30, 2024, or until testing resources are exhausted. The FDA extended expiration date on many of these tests will vary, with some tests being shipped out expiring between November 2024 and March 2025. Orders should reflect a 2 – 3 month need of tests. Use this order form for OTC tests. Professional CLIA-waived tests are available for facilities with their own CLIA-waver and state facility license through June 30, 2024. Use this order form for professional CLIA-waved tests.
*At-home tests will likely be available for the 2024-2025 respiratory viral season pending the continued availability of tests from the federal government. More information will be forthcoming.
Return to Table of Contents Other Upcoming Webinars and Training
Virtual Grand Rounds: Black Health in California - Moving Towards Equity CDPH Immunization Updates for Providers Webinar (occurs every other Friday) June 2024 California Immunization Coalition Summit Return to Table of Contents 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 Return to Table of Contents |
