Weekly Wrap Up National Immunization Awareness Month: Pregnant PatientsAs CDPH continues to observe National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), we are highlighting the importance of protecting pregnant patients and their infants. Providers have the power to protect prenatal patients and newborns by encouraging prenatal vaccination against COVID-19, whooping cough, flu, and RSV.
Resources for Healthcare Professionals: Resources for Your Pregnant Patients: For additional details and resources see CDPH’s Latest Updates and Resources on NIAM.
Return to Table of Contents CDPH Office of Communications Resources to Protect Travelers Against COVID-19COVID-19 is still on the rise in California. Share messages encouraging Californians to take steps to reduce COVID-19 risk, especially while traveling. Encourage patients to mask in crowded indoor settings, like busy transit centers, and avoid traveling if sick. If a patient tests positive, they should seek prescription treatments. Everyone should also wash their hands regularly and always cover their coughs and sneezes. Learn more about respiratory virus prevention.
Return to Table of Content 2024 – 2025 Vaccines for Children (VFC) Flu Vaccine OrderingOrdering for the 2024-2025 VFC flu vaccine is expected to become available soon. VFC will begin to allocate flu doses once McKesson has enough supply. VFC Doses will be allocated up to the provider’s approved pre-book amount. If a provider did not pre-book in January 2024, VFC will allocate the provider doses based on available supply. After all of the CDPH VFC flu vaccine supply is received at McKesson, CDPH will allow providers to request doses beyond what was allocated after providers submit a justification.
VFC Flu Vaccine Ordering Changes - Flu orders will now be processed through myCAvax.
- There is no separate flu vaccine order form. Flu vaccine will appear on the regular VFC vaccine order form.
- Initial flu vaccine orders will NOT be shipped automatically by VFC.
- Providers will be allocated doses based on available supply.
- Providers will be expected to actively go in and submit their flu vaccine request up to their allocated amount.
- Providers can submit a new flu vaccine order after their previous order is in “Completed” status.
VFC Support Resources
Return to Table of Contents CDPH Requests Assistance Encouraging Birthing Hospitals to Enroll with VFC CDPH is seeking provider assistance in encouraging birthing hospitals to enroll with VFC. Please support this effort by explaining the benefits of VFC enrollment to your hospital administrators, referring hospitals to CDPH webinars and resources on our EZIZ VFC enrollment page, connecting hospitals with CDPH contacts, and discussing the impact of the RSV immunization as an important tool for preventing RSV in infants.
Return to Table of Contents School Immunization RemindersMy Turn System Unavailable on Friday, August 9, 2024 My Turn will not be accessible today, Friday, August 9, 2024, from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, PT due to system maintenance.
Return to Table of Contents Closing California BAP Program LocationsThe California Bridge Access Program (BAP) locations will be deactivated by the end of August. BAP-only providers will be deactivated, and Multi-Program Providers will have the BAP permission removed after 90 days. Users will still have access to report excursions, returns, and waste, and to accept or reject open transfers.
Return to Table of Contents Please remember the following important information: - Providers must log in to myCAvax and close any pending transfers.
- When a provider creates a transfer in myCAvax, it is important to take action on the transfer the same day it is created. This will ensure that receiving providers can accept the transfer.
Return to Table of Contents Providers should: - Continue to follow their respective order frequency to guide vaccine order submission in a timely manner.
- Ensure they are ordering enough for all products to minimize supplemental orders.
- Order sufficient doses on hand (~2 weeks) to allow time for the review, approval, and receipt of approved doses.
- Ensure order corrections are submitted promptly,.
- Continue to report doses used and on-hand inventory accurately for all vaccines, not just the products being requested.
Return to Table of Contents Upcoming Webinars & TrainingsVirtual Grand Rounds – Rising Valley Fever in California - Register for the webinar: Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (PT)
CDPH Immunization Branch Updates for Providers Webinar (occurs every other Friday) - Register for the next session: Friday August 23, 2024, 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PT)
Archived Webinar – CIC: Preparing Patients for International Travel
Return to Table of Contents Provider Call Center For Program information: Email providercallcenter@cdph.ca.gov or call (833) 502-1245 (Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, PT).
myCAvax Help Desk For technical issues (e.g., password resets): Email myCAvax.HD@cdph.ca.gov or call (833) 502-1245, (Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, PT). System-related training materials are available via the Knowledge Center in myCAvax.
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 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, PT). Job aids, demos, and training opportunities
VFC Customer Service Center For Program information: Email myVFCvaccines@cdph.ca.gov or call (877) 243-8832 (Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm; Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, PT).
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