V-safe Expands to Include Maternal Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine
CDC’s V-safe is expanding to include the maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine. Now, people between 32-36 weeks pregnant who receive an RSV vaccine can register for a V-safe account to begin receiving and completing health check-ins.
V-safe Resources: Vsafe.cdc.gov V-safe factsheets V-safe posters End of the CDPH COVID-19 Testing Program
CDPH is currently providing direct distribution of COVID-19 Over-the-Counter (OTC) tests through February 29, 2024, while supplies last. Last Crucial Conversations Webinar Next Week
The Crucial Conversations webinar series, cosponsored by CDPH and This is Our Shot, is coming to an end. The webinar series started in 2021, consisting of 44 webinars, with 8,843 total attendees, and 5,649 views of the webinar recordings. There were 18 guest speakers, and topics including ‘Talking with patients about…COVID-19 Misinformation, Long COVID, Staying Safe from Viruses During the Holidays’, and so many more.
Make sure to join the final webinar! 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
Upcoming Webinars and Trainings
"An Ounce of Prevention..." The Importance of Maternal RSV and Other Vaccinations in the Prevention of Newborn Disease: Webinar by ACOG in partnership with LA County DPH Join experts as they discuss best practices for maximizing protection for newborns by utilizing maternal vaccination this RSV season.
Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Time: 12:15 – 1:15 PM, PT Register here
To see all the webinars and trainings scheduled for next week, please refer to the CDPH Webinar and Trainings Calendar. New COVID-19 Treatment Toolkit Launched for Providers
CDPH's COVID-19 Treatments Team launched a new Communication Toolkit in late November, with new patient videos, graphics, and provider resources in multiple languages. Use the tools to remind patients that if they test positive for COVID-19, COVID-19 medications are available and effective for preventing serious illness, but the medications must be started early to work.
Holiday Ordering Cadence
For information on ordering cadence changes see the following calendars: 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 |
