Winter Viruses Update: COVID-19, RSV, and Flu
- Data indicates an early start to the RSV season. Refer to the CDPH Health Advisory for more information including prevention and recommendations.
- Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Vaccine Updates: Refer to the ACIP Presentation Slides: October 25-26, 2023 for updates on COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines, vaccine safety, 2024 combined immunization schedules, future considerations, and more.
- State Public Health Leader Encourages Vaccination and Outlines Simple Steps to Stay Healthy this Winter. Now is the time to start preparing for cold and flu season by getting vaccinated to reduce the risk of getting seriously ill from the flu, COVID-19 and RSV. See Dr. Tomás J. Aragón's full briefing here.
Ensure Correct Dosing of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (2023-2024) Formula to Individuals 6 months through 11 years (0.25mL)
The FDA released important information to ensure correct administration of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (2023-2024 Formula) for individuals 6 months - 11 years. Please see FDA announcement, and the updated Moderna fact sheet for more information, and contact your project officer with any additional questions. Updated CDC Interim Clinical Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccines
Find out more about increased flexibility for interchangeability of COVID-19 vaccines, as well as updates to the COVID-19 vaccine age transition guidance here. Sunsetting of U.S. Government (USG) COVID-19 Therapeutics Distribution Program
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released its COVID-19 Therapeutics Commercialization Transition Guide on October 20, 2023, as it prepares to wind down government distribution of COVID-19 Therapeutics. Please use this HHS link for the winter COVID-19 treatments transition projected timeline and for further details. Upcoming Webinar: Talking with Patients about Staying Safe from Respiratory Viruses During the Holidays
Please join CDPH for an upcoming Crucial Conversations webinar on Thursday, November 16th at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Register here. Upcoming Webinar Cancelations and Veterans Day Holiday Closures - The CDPH Immunization Updates for Providers webinar on Friday, November 10, 2023, has been canceled in observance of the Veterans’ Day Holiday. The webinar series will resume on Friday, November 17, 2023. If you have not done so already, please register for future sessions here.
- The Provider Call Center will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2023, and will reopen on Monday, November 13, 2023.
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. *Due to the Veterans’ Day holiday next Friday, there will be no webinar. The next webinar will take place on Friday, November 17, 2023.
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 *Due to the Veterans’ Day holiday next Friday, the Provider Call Center, myCAvax and My Turn Help Desks will be open Monday – Thursday, 8AM-5PM, and resume regular hours starting Monday, November 13.
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