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We've noticed some confusion with vaccine transfers this month. We want to ensure all providers understand that vaccine transfers between clinics need to be approved first by DOH before the transfer is conducted. The only exception to this is if the vaccine is being transferred/moved to another location due to an emergency like a power outage or other issue that may result in a temperature excursion. If an emergency occurs, the clinic can follow their vaccine management plan to move vaccine from one clinic to another to avoid a temperature excursion. All other transfers of vaccine between clinics must be approved by DOH first using this transfer request form.
If you have questions, please contact us at WAChildhoodVaccines@doh.wa.gov
Washington has received 77% of its flu allocation. We anticipate more flu vaccine in the next couple of weeks including additional Flucelvax. With this additional allocation we hope to allow the ordering of Flucelvax mid to late October.
In the meantime if you have a patient that has a severe egg allergy and could benefit from Flucelvax, you can reach out to us and we can place an order for the minimum of 10 doses of the vaccine. Remember this vaccine is licensed for 4 years and older.
Merck made a change to the Hepatits B vaccine on the CDC contract. Merck removed the pre-filled syringe of Recombivax HB from the contract back in April. There were plenty of pre-filled syringe doses available in stock at McKesson, so we were able to continue ordering this presentation. At the beginning of October this stock of pre-filled syringes were depleted and we made a switch over to the single dose vials. Providers who receive Recombivax HB will receive the single dose vial presentation the next time they receive an order for the Hepatitis B vaccine.
Organizing a mass vaccination clinic? Plan to attend IAC’s how-to webinar on October 15, 2020 Mass vaccination clinics allow the rapid and efficient administration of vaccines to a large number of people over a relatively short period of time. This approach can help during delivery of routinely recommended vaccines like influenza. It can also be used once COVID-19 vaccines are released. How can you plan and manage such a daunting undertaking? Mark your calendar to attend IAC’s informative webinar, “Mass Vaccination Clinics: Challenges and Best Practices” on October 15, 2020, at 1:00–2:30 pm ET. Experienced providers will discuss successes and challenges in conducting mass-vaccination clinics and they will highlight best practices and offer practical information for ensuring a successful clinic.
Register now to attend this free webinar. This webinar is supported by a medical education grant from Seqirus, Inc.
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As part of this year’s Knock Out Flu campaign, Think of It as Essential, the Washington State Department of Health is excited to announce an extensive toolkit of companion materials is now available for partners to use for your own outreach efforts.
The toolkit is available directly here.
This toolkit includes bilingual (English and Spanish) assets including:
- Posters/fliers
- Customizable postcards
- Social media graphics & sample messages for Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
- Videos (can be streamed or downloaded)
- Sample blog posts & newsletters for a variety of audiences
- Radio script/on-hold phone messages
- Sample email & email signatures
- Flu vs. COVID-19 Infographic
- Additional resources and links
Toolkit materials can be used for a variety of audiences, including the general public, health care workers, schools, older adults, and parents. Partners are welcome to add a logo for co-branding or personalize content with more specific local information.
New resources will be posted as they are available. If you have questions, please contact Barry Iverson or Mary Daniel.
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