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Immunize Kansas Coalition (IKC), in partnership with the Kansas Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (KAAP) and the Kansas Hospital Association (KHA), created a Hepatitis B Birth Dose Toolkit, designed to emphasize the importance of the HepB vaccine at birth.
The toolkit includes a variety of resources for healthcare professionals and health educators, along with materials to support conversations with parents and caregivers. Resources available in English and Spanish include:
All resources can be found on IKC’s hepatitis B toolkit webpage.
Join Immunize Kansas Coalition (IKC) at their Virtual Quarterly Coalition Meeting on Nov. 13th from 9:30-11:00 AM. Hear about featured IKC resources and advocacy day plans, updates from the KDHE Kansas Immunization Program, special presentations from national partners, and opportunities to discuss and share.
Register for the meeting and invite others to attend! You’re welcome to attend all or part of the meeting. Learn more about the meeting and view the agenda on the IKC meeting webpage.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has updated its guidance for maternal RSV vaccination and extended the recommended maternal RSV vaccination window through March 1.
Pregnant individuals are now recommended to receive one dose of Abrysvo (RSVpreF) from Sept. 1 through March 1, between 32 0/7 and 36 6/7 weeks of gestation, if delivery is not planned within two weeks.
What Providers Need to Know
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Abrysvo is the only RSV vaccine approved for use during pregnancy.
- Maternal RSV vaccination is currently recommended once, not with each subsequent pregnancy. Experts continue to evaluate the data to determine whether this recommendation will be updated in the future.
- If a patient received RSV vaccine during a previous pregnancy, the infant should receive an RSV monoclonal antibody.
- If maternal vaccination is not given, the infant should receive an RSV monoclonal antibody, nirsevimab (Beyfortus) or clesrovimab (Enflonsia), as recommended.
- The extended vaccination window reflects recent RSV seasons occurring later in the spring and provides additional opportunities to protect infants from severe RSV disease.
Providers are encouraged to discuss RSV prevention during pregnancy and ensure that infants are protected through either maternal vaccination or an appropriate RSV monoclonal antibody.
As we prepare for the winter season, please review the 2026–2027 Vaccine for Children (VFC)/317 and Direct-Ship Vaccine Holiday Shipping Calendar. This resource outlines shipping interruptions and modified delivery schedules for McKesson, Pfizer COVID direct ship, and Merck direct ship orders to help you plan ahead.
As you anticipate vaccine orders during the holidays, please keep the following in mind:
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Processing Times: Routine vaccine shipments from McKesson may take up to four business days to process before they are shipped. Providers with irregular business hours (outside Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.) may experience longer timelines.
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Verify Your Delivery Hours: Now is an ideal time to confirm that your delivery availability in KSWebIZ is accurate. Up-to-date business hours help ensure timely deliveries—especially since distributors may attempt delivery any weekday, including Mondays, based on your listed availability.
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Order Early & Maintain Adequate Inventory: To avoid interruptions in vaccine supply, please place orders early and maintain at least four weeks of inventory. Weather, increased shipping volume, and holiday closures can all contribute to delays.
By planning ahead, we can work together to maintain a steady vaccine supply for Kansas communities throughout the holiday season. If you encounter delivery issues or have questions, please contact kdhe.vaccine@ks.gov
As we plan for the upcoming holiday seasons, please review the following shipping calendar. Planning ahead, anticipating needs, and possible orders during the upcoming holidays, can help to prevent any delays or disruptions for Kansas communities throughout the upcoming season.
If you place a medication/PPD order, and have not received it within two business days, please e-mail Kristie.cortes@ks.gov, with your 340B ID#, and the date the order was placed, so we can investigate to see what the issue may be.
Shipping Calendar
If there are any delivery issues, emergency situations, or questions please reach out to Kristie.cortes@ks.gov
Ask the Experts / Q&A Panel Nov. 4, 2026 at noon CST.
Syphilis Tools & Cases Nov. 10, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. CST.
TB in Women: Considerations for Reproductive Health & Pregnancy Nov. 10, 2026 at noon CST.
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