 Influenza Activity Still
Remains High
Seasonal influenza activity still remains high and we are continuing to recommend that all individuals 6 months and older receive a flu shot.
It is also important to remember that children 6 months through 8 years of age may need a 2nd dose of flu vaccine this season if they have not received two of more doses of trivalent or quadrivalent influenza vaccine before July 1, 2019.
You may run a report in the AFIX Product to capture the children that may be missing their 2nd dose of flu vaccine. Please feel free to call our education line at 207-287-9972 for assistance.
Provider Agreement Denied?
Is your Provider Agreement denied and you don't know why? Please ensure that you have submitted the following required documentation:
- ImmPact User Agreements (Primary Vaccine coordinators, Individual users at schools, WIC, and non-vaccine sites only - see letter below for more details).
- Annual Education Requirement
- Calibration Certificates
- Varicella Eligibility Form
For complete information on what is required, please read the "2020 MIP Required Documents Notice".
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Update to ImmPact and Vaccine Management Phone Lines
In order to provide better customer service, the Maine Immunization Program will no longer have two separate phone lines to reach the ImmPact Help Desk or Vaccine Management.
ImmPact Help Desk staff and Vaccine Management staff are cross training and will be able to assist you for ImmPact or Vaccine Management calls.
Starting the first week of March, the only phone line to call will be the 207-287-3006 or 1-800-906-8754 phone line.
AFIX Product Update
We are pleased to announce that an update to the AFIX Product was released on February 12th.
Some users were unable to access the AFIX Product due to their systems' security policies. The recent change to the AFIX Product menu link should have eliminated any issues accessing the AFIX Product.
Please let us know if you have any issues accessing the AFIX Product.
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CE Credits Available: How Nurses and Medical Assistants Can Foster a Culture of Immunization in the Practice
This CE activity features practical strategies to improve vaccination rates in the practice, including how to deliver clear and concise vaccine recommendations and address parents’ frequently asked questions. By highlighting key points before, during, and after a patient’s visit to support vaccine conversations, this presentation will reinforce best practices for improving vaccination rates. Find out how to develop a culture of immunization in your practice.
For more information and access to the presentation, visit the CDC website.
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