Weekly Wrap Up National Immunization Awareness Month: AdolescentsAugust is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Together, we can help raise awareness about the importance of vaccination and encourage people to talk to a healthcare provider they trust about staying up to date on their vaccinations.
Each week of NIAM has a different focus: this week focus is on adolescents. To protect against many serious vaccine-preventable diseases, adolescents should receive: - Tdap vaccine to protect against tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough (pertussis)
- HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine to protect against cancers caused by HPV
- Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY) to protect against the devastating effects of bacterial meningitis; teens and young adults may also be vaccinated with a serogroup B meningococcal vaccine
- Flu vaccine every year to protect against influenza
- COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months and older
California HPV Vaccine Week
To go along with the observance of NIAM and this week dedicated to adolescent immunizations, there's also California HPV Vaccine Week, August 4 – 10, an annual observance held the first full week of August. The goal of this campaign is to increase awareness of the HPV vaccine and promote the vaccination of adolescents ages 9 – 13. California HPV Vaccine Week is a great way for families, providers, coalitions supporting children’s health, and local health departments to get out the message about the importance of the HPV vaccine as cancer prevention.
How can you help? - Review the campaign toolkit and share content on social media, in newsletters, or during meetings/webinars.
- Check out the video, HPV and Cancer: Get Vaccinated, created by our colleagues at UC San Diego Health. Considering sharing this video - or one created by you and your own staff - with the families you take care of.
Resources for Parents of Adolescents:
Return to Table of Contents Updated Resource: COVID-19 Medical Coverage ChangesSuggested Message: Vaccinate for “Perfect 10” ProtectionReminder: Ordering of HHS-Procured JYNNEOS is Now ClosedPlease use your normal channels to order JYNNEOS, including through commercial markets. The vaccine has also been added to the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program.
Return to Table of Contents Paxlovid Ordering for Certain Federally Related EntitiesUpcoming Webinars & TrainingsEmerging Conversations: Preparing Patients for International Travel - Register for Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (PT)
Vaccines for Adults (VFA) Webinar: Charting the Course for the Vaccines for Adults Program - Register for Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (PT)
CDPH Immunization Branch Updates for Providers Webinar (occurs every other Friday) - Register for the next session on Friday August 9, 2024, 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PT)
Promising Practices to Improve Pediatric COVID-19 Immunization Rates Toolkit - Register for the webinar on Friday, August 9, 2024, 11:00 am (PT)
Virtual Grand Rounds – Rising Valley Fever in California - Register for the webinar on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (PT)
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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