Returning State General Fund (SGF) Flu and Bridge Access Program (BAP) COVID-19 Spoiled/Expired Vaccines
Only spoiled/expired COVID-19 and flu vaccines are eligible for a return. Providers must report waste in the system they ordered vaccines from (myCAvax system for Bridge Access Program (BAP) COVID-19 and/or SGF Flu ordered products; Vaccines for Children (VFC) system for pediatric COVID and/or flu ordered products). Providers with an active account are responsible for reporting their own waste and should not withhold any reports with the intent of reporting in bulk. Waste must be reported as soon as it occurs.
Return shipping labels will be sent to the Primary Vaccine Coordinator within one business day following CDPH's process of reports into CDC's VTrckS system. Providers may use any available shipping container to return the vaccines to McKesson or Pfizer. Providers must return vaccines as soon as possible since the return labels are only good for 30 days.
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.
Relevant Resources: Mpox (Jynneos) Waste Reporting
Providers active in the Outbreak Program (mpox) must report Wasted, Spoiled, and Expired Jynneos vaccines in myCAvax. Mpox Waste must be reported in vials—not doses. Providers must then dispose of nonviable vaccine as medical waste according to practice protocols. Mpox (Jynneos) vaccines are not eligible for returns, no matter if they are spoiled or expired.
Providers who are not active in the Outbreak Program (mpox), will need to report waste to their LHD per existing protocols (or download and email mpox reporting spreadsheet to your LHD).
For assistance with reporting waste in myCAvax, please contact the Provider Call Center at ProviderCallCenter@cdph.ca.gov or 833-502-1245.
For more information refer to Mpox Requirements at a Glance Late Season Flu Vaccination Campaign
From December 4-8, 2023, the CDC will observe National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), a reminder for everyone 6 months and older that there’s still time to get a flu vaccine this season. Refer to the NIVW Digital Media Toolkit for resources, vaccination messages, and activities you can use to share key flu information with your networks.
Commercial COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage for Children
Refer to this Medi-Cal alert to find out more about the updated policy in which COVID-19 vaccines are a Medi-Cal Rx pharmacy benefit for members 3 years of age and older, pursuant to the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act. CDPH COVID-19 Treatments Awareness Campaign Resumes
Radio, social media, and digital media are being utilized to increase awareness of COVID-19 treatments, with a targeted audience of 50 years and older. View and share the campaign here. Upcoming Webinars and Trainings
Emerging Conversations: RSV Maternal Immunization / Nirsevimab Shortage Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM, PT Register here
Vaccines for Children (VFC) Afternoon TEAch: What’s New with Winter Respiratory Viruses? Date: Thursday, December 7, 2023 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM, PT Register here
Crucial Conversations: Having Respectful and Caring Immunization Conversations with Older Adults in Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Communities Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM, PT Register here
New ECHO webinar series on Respiratory Viruses in Older Californians Find out more and register here.
To see all the webinars and trainings scheduled for next week, please refer to the CDPH Webinar and Trainings Calendar. 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 |
