Childhood Vaccine Program provider agreement renewal is upon us! Renewals are organized by county so please check out the Renewal Schedule. We have resources available to help you with this process:
If you haven't done so yet, ensure your clinic is ready to renew by completing the following:
- Annual You Call the Shots training modules for primary and backup vaccine coordinators
- Gather practice profile data for 2023
- Ensure all thermometer calibrations are up to date
While the onset and duration of RSV season may vary throughout the United States, nirsevimab is typically administered October through the end of March in most of the continental US.
Healthcare providers should stop administering nirsevimab by March 31. Nirsevimab will no longer be available for ordering through the Childhood Vaccine Program after March 14, 2024.
Remaining inventory of nirsevimab is viable until its expiration date. Product should continue to be safely stored refrigerated between 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C) and can be used when administration resumes next season. More information can be found here: Frequently Asked Questions About RSV Immunization with Monoclonal Antibody for Children 19 Months and Younger | CDC
Providers are now able to reconcile CVP COVID vaccines with expired BUD by choosing "Spoiled" for the category and "Expired BUD" for the reason. After reconciliation, please follow the vaccine return process. For more information, please see the Online Vaccine Returns quick reference guide.
Join this collaborative event to share innovative ideas and best practices to better protect communities from vaccine-preventable diseases. VaxExpo is a vaccine- and immunization-centric conference that features highly enlightening and interactive sessions to encourage the exchange of ideas across a wide range of disciplines in the fields of vaccines and immunizations. National, state, and local presenters will be sharing information on topics from general immunization updates to adolescent vaccines, special population vaccines and survivor stories.
Date: May 1, 2024 Time: 7 am – 4 pm Location: CenterPlace Regional Event Center, Spokane, WA
For more information and to register: VaxExpo 2024
While most CVP vaccines shipped from McKesson have at least a 12-month expiration date, it is possible for products with shorter expiration dates to be shipped to providers. In general, doses will continue to ship out until the following:
- Vaccine is <90 days from expiration for non-flu products
- Vaccine is <30 days from expiration for flu and COVID-19 products
If shorter dating presents an issue, we recommend placing smaller, more frequent orders. As a reminder, all providers in the Childhood Vaccine Program are on a monthly ordering schedule. Providers are welcome to place an order at any time if they are in need of additional inventory.
Pfizer has changed the diluent pack size associated with orders of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for ages 6 months through 4 years of age.
Prior to this change, vaccine orders for this presentation were supplied with diluent in a 10-pack. Pfizer will now supply diluent in a 25-pack. Diluent will be provided in quantities so that providers receive sufficient diluent (and generally more than sufficient) to administer all doses of vaccine ordered.
As a reminder, one vial of diluent is required to reconstitute one multidose vial of vaccine for individuals 6 months through 4 years of age. Providers should plan to dispose of diluent they receive that they do not use.
Calling all billing coordinators! Mark your calendars for the next CVP provider training series on Thursday, March 21st, 2024. We will be covering program billing and eligibility screening, including a focus on private insurance billing with the Washington Vaccine Association.
Topic: Billing and Eligibility Screening
Date: March 21, 2024 Time: 12 noon Primary Audience: Billing Coordinators for the Childhood Vaccine Program Secondary Audience: Providers and Vaccine Coordinators for the Childhood Vaccine Program
Join the Training Session Webinar ID: 851 4240 2545 Passcode: 673609
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