Vaccines for Children (VFC) 2024 – 2025 Flu Vaccine Pre-Book DUE TODAY!
VFC Flu Vaccines Prebooking is the first of three phases of the 2024 – 2025 VFC flu vaccine order process and will be providers’ ONLY chance to provide Flu Product brand preference AND the number of doses needed next season. The VFC provider deadline is Friday, February 2, 2024. Utilize the VFC Flu Vaccine Pre-Book Worksheet to prepare your request prior to accessing the online pre-book form. Celebrate Black History Month with CDPH
February is Black History Month, a time to honor the contributions and accomplishments of Black and African Americans. While improvements have been made, RSV, COVID-19, and Influenza (flu) vaccination rates remain low among Black and African Americans, leaving many vulnerable Californians at risk for severe disease or hospitalization. Celebrate with CDPH this year by encouraging vaccination against respiratory viruses and promoting Black and African American health and wellness.
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Administration for Strategic Preparedness & Response (ASPR) Updates
On January 29, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an important revision to the Paxlovid Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) Letter of Authorization stating that EUA-labeled Paxlovid distributed by the U.S. government will remain authorized for use only through March 8, 2024. Additional information is available in FDA’s Paxlovid letter of authorization dated January 29, 2024. ASPR has worked with Pfizer, the manufacturer of Paxlovid, to ensure that the federal inventory of Paxlovid is the NDA-labeled product. Please note the return date for EUA-labeled Paxlovid with an expiry of December 2023 or later is now extended to February 29, 2024, to ensure a credit to the USG inventory as NDA-labeled supply. For specific information on Paxlovid returns, including to request pre-paid shipping visit Inmar PaxlovidEUAreturns.com, email PaxlovidEUAreturns@inmar.com, or call 877-740-6148. For more information on programs to ensure continued access to COVID-19 therapeutics, please visit the ASPR Sunsetting the U.S. Government COVID-19 Therapeutics Distribution Program. We are also pleased to announce that the expanded COVID-19 Treatments Locator is now live and combines the Test to Treat locator with the providers’ therapeutics locator. Please encourage partners to opt into the locator. The locator is easy to use and facilitates access to these potentially lifesaving treatments. Sites don’t need a Health Partner Order Portal (HPoP) account to opt into the locator. Partners with an HPoP account can report stock using HPoP, and those without HPoP accounts can do so using the voluntary opt in form.
Vaccines for a Healthy Pregnancy
According to the CDC, a pregnant person should get vaccinated against: - COVID-19: If pregnant and not up to date on your COVID-19 vaccine
- Flu: If pregnant during flu season
- Whooping cough: At 27 – 36 weeks of pregnancy
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): September – January, between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy
For more information on maternal vaccines, refer to this CDC page. Resource Guide for Pharmacies to Prevent Delayed COVID-19 Treatment
The Resource Guide for Pharmacies to Prevent Delayed COVID-19 Treatment has been updated. The updates include the most recent resources available for patients to obtain COVID-19 treatment and also the California Business and Professions Code (BPC) 4052.04 which states a pharmacist may furnish COVID-19 oral therapeutics following a positive test for SARS-CoV-2.
February is Heart Health Awareness Month
Nearly one in three adults – over eight million Californians – are living with at least one of the most common forms of cardiovascular disease (CVD) which are heart disease, heart failure, stroke, or hypertension (high blood pressure). Refer to the CDPH Heart Disease Prevention Webpage for more information and resources. Ordering Cadence Calendars
For information on ordering cadence changes, see the following calendars:
Upcoming Webinars and Trainings
Vaccines for Adults (VFA) Key Practice Staff:
- VFA 101 Training for Providers, Thursday, February 22, 2024, 11AM, PT
- VFA 102 Training for Providers, Thursday, February 29, 2024, 11AM, PT
CDPH Infection Prevention Webinars
Respiratory Viruses in Older Californians ECHO
Healthy Places Index (HPI) 101: A compass for Navigating Priority Communities
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 (i.e., password resets): 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 |
