TVFC/ASN Digest: Guidance for Planning Off-Site and Mass Vaccination Clinics, Storage and Handling - Part 2, and More

Texas Health and Human Services Commission sent this bulletin at 07/12/2021 03:00 PM CDT / Este e-mail ha sido enviado por Texas Health and Human Services Commission el 07/12/2021 03:00 PM CDT

Storage and Handling, Part 2: Emergency Plan

As part of our continuing series about the safe storage and handling of vaccines, this month’s installment covers the importance of having an Emergency Plan in place before trouble strikes. Read more here.

TVFC/ASN Vaccine Transfers

Once a provider has ordered TVFC/ASN vaccine, vaccine transfers are only allowed when necessary to avoid vaccine loss. The routine re-distribution of TVFC/ASN vaccine is not allowed, however, vaccine transfers are allowed if it is occurring for one of several reasons. More information here.

Shingrix No Longer Offered by ASN Program in September

Beginning September 2021, the recombinant zoster vaccine (Shingrix) will no longer be available under the Adult Safety Net (ASN) Program. The ASN Program encourages providers to prepare for this change. Learn more.

Events

AUG - national immunization awareness month

2nd Round Flu Pre-Book Ordering

Reminder: The 2021-2022 second round influenza pre-book ordering opens on Monday, June 29, 2021. Doses will be delivered after first round orders are filled. The deadline to complete second round order is Monday, July 12, 2021. To make edits to existing orders, please contact your Responsible Entity.

2021-2022 2^nd Flu Pre-Book Presentations Offered:

Are You Prepared for the Influenza Season?

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased risk of adults, including those who are high-risk, contracting both influenza and COVID-19 simultaneously. Healthcare providers can get a head start on this year’s flu season with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Read more.

Increasing Access to COVID-19 Vaccination via Hospitals, EDs, and UCs

Hospitals, emergency departments, and urgent care facilities can serve an influential role in improving vaccine uptake in our Texas communities by offering the COVID-19 vaccine to patients during discharge. If you are a healthcare provider in one of these types of environments, we encourage you to learn more about the comprehensive, informative handout created by the CDC about increasing access to vaccination. More information here.

ACIP June Meeting Presentations

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) held its regularly scheduled meeting online June 23-25. In addition to the latest information about the COVID-19 vaccines and an overview of myocarditis and pericarditis conditions, presentations about influenza, rabies, zoster, and other vaccines were included. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/acip/meetings/slides-2021-06.html

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