Moderna Monovalent (12+ years) COVID-19 Vaccine Expiration Extension

Several Moderna monovalent (12+ years) COVID-19 vaccine lots that were set to expire in November have been extended to February, 2023. 

List of Moderna monovalent (12+ years) COVID-19 vaccine lots with extended expiration dates:

Vaccine Inventory Management Tips

• Check your inventory
• Dispose of expired vaccine
• Update vaccine inventory records in VaccineFinder
• Report vaccine waste in myCAvax
• Utilize the Vaccine Marketplace

Please reference the Vaccine Management Checklist and the Provider Operations Manual for detailed guidance and links to other helpful resources. Continue to monitor expiration dates of vaccine inventory and follow a first-in, first-out inventory management practice to ensure that vaccines soon to expire are used first. 

COVID-19 Vaccine Expiry Checker Resources

• Moderna Expiration Date Look-Up
• Pfizer Expiration Date Look-Up
• Novavax Expiration Date Look-Up
• Janssen (J&J) Expiration Date Look-Up

myCAvax Updates

Pfizer (Ages 12+) Bivalent Booster Single-Dose Vials

Pfizer (ages 12+) bivalent booster single-dose vials are coming soon. Below are product details:

• Gray cap
  

• 10 single-dose vials per carton
  

• Minimum quantity per order: 50 doses
  

• Maximum quantity per order: 150 doses
  

• Storage and Handling: Similar to other Pfizer tris products (e.g., store at ultra-low temperature until expiry, may refrigerate up to 10 weeks within expiry period)
  

• No ancillary kits or COVID-19 vaccination record cards included

• No dilution required
  

For further information, please see the updated COVID-19 Vaccine Product Guide.

Reminder: November Holiday Ordering & Delivery Cadence

In preparation for upcoming November holidays, please view the November Holiday Ordering & Delivery Cadence Calendar. 

Coming Next Week: Updated myCAvax Help Desk Email 

Beginning Tuesday, November 15, the new myCAvax Help Desk email will be myCAvax.HD@cdph.ca.gov. Please remember to update any websites and materials that contain the myCAvax Help Desk contact information with the new email on November 15. 

On Tuesday, November 15, the existing Accenture email will auto-reply and direct you to contact the new CDPH email address. After Thursday, December 15, the Accenture Help Desk email will be permanently disabled.  

New Communication Templates to Promote COVID-19 and Flu Vaccinations

The CDPH and the California Immunization Coalition #DontWaitVaccinate Campaign Toolkit has been updated with two new provider communication templates to increase flu and COVID-19 vaccinations:

• Template provider letter to patients (English and Spanish)
• Template robocall script to patients (English and Spanish)

These new templates can be modified to promote vaccination to your patients. The entire toolkit is also available for download, including flu talking points, social media messages, and more.

We hope you can utilize these new resources and help keep your patients protected this season from flu and COVID-19.

Upcoming Webinar on Talking with Patients about Staying Safe During the Holidays: The Importance of COVID-19 Vaccines

Native American Heritage Month Assets

November is National Native American Heritage Month! This is a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of both California Tribes, and Native American and Alaska Native peoples living in California. Acces Native American Heritage Month social media assets here.