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To: Maine Immunization Program Providers
From: Maine Immunization Program
Subject: RSV Prevention for All Ages – Education Available
Date: October 13, 2023
The Maine Immunization Program is pleased to share educational materials on the newest RSV products, a 15-minute academic detailed session on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) provided by Maine Independent Clinical Information Services (MICIS), and a planning call invite to all birthing hospitals from DHHS and the Maine CDC.
The educational materials are specific to each RSV preventative vaccine for adults 60 years and older, pregnant patients at 32-36 weeks gestation, and monoclonal antibodies for infants. Each handout contains detailed guidance and recommendations for use.
MICIS Resources for RSV:
https://micismaine.org/education-topics/clinical-toolkit/
MICIS 15-Minute Academic Detailing Session on RSV:
The 15-mintue academic session is available to providers on the newest RSV products. During this session, MICIS will provide detailed recommendations for the use of available RSV presentations, answer any questions during the session, and give detailed guidance for use of RSV preventative vaccines and monoclonal antibodies.
Those with additional questions around RSV prevention, are encouraged to request an academic session below:
Click here to request a 15-minute Academic Detailing session on RSV
DHHS and the Maine CDC Birthing Hospital Planning Call:
DHHS and the Maine CDC are encouraging birthing hospitals that provide newborn care to enroll as a provider with the Maine Immunization Program (MIP) with the Maine CDC to be able to access the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and the Universal Vaccine Program. VFC eligible children are those enrolled in MaineCare, uninsured, underinsured, American Indians & Alaskan natives. By enrolling with MIP, hospitals will be able to receive all childhood vaccines for children under the age of 19, including Nirsevimab, Hep B and COVID-19 at no-cost.
Please join DHHS and the Maine CDC for a Zoom call scheduled for Friday, October 20 from 9-10 am to discuss how implementation of RSV Prevention medications will fit into the clinical workflow with clinical and pharmacy leads.
If you have any questions, please contact the Maine Immunization Program at (207) 287-3746 or email ImmunizeME.DHHS@maine.gov.
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