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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:
- Gather practice profile data for the calendar year 1/1/25 - 12/31/25
- Ensure all thermometer calibrations are up to date
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New annual training requirements for primary and back-up vaccine coordinators completed within the current calendar year (2026)
Remember to check your IIS Messages for status updates and communications from the team reviewing your agreement!
We are currently experiencing challenges in securing adequate allocations of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (6 months–11 years) from the CDC. As a result, providers may experience delays in order approval and/or shipment of this product. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience as we work to manage available supply.
If you recently placed an order for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (6 months–11 years) and the order is currently on hold due to allocation limitations, please do not submit a duplicate order. Your original request will be processed as soon as supply becomes available.
Please note that currently available Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses for ages 6 months–11 years have expiration dates of approximately May 15 and June 1, which is roughly 90 days from expiration. We encourage providers to review inventory carefully and plan administration accordingly to minimize vaccine waste.
If you have doses that will not be administered prior to expiration, please post those doses in the IIS Vaccine Advertisement module to allow other providers the opportunity to utilize them. Likewise, providers in need of this vaccine are encouraged to review posted vaccine advertisements in the IIS before placing a new order.
When placing a COVID-19 vaccine order that includes the Moderna product for ages 6 months–11 years, please submit those doses on a separate order from other COVID-19 vaccine products. This will allow us to process orders for vaccines that are currently available without delay.
Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to protecting children in our communities through vaccination.
Join us for the next CVP Training Series on Thursday, March 12. Our March training will review Childhood Vaccine Program patient eligibility categories, screening requirements, and billing guidelines for Medicaid, private insurance, and self-pay patients.
Join us for presentations by billing experts from the Childhood Vaccine Program, the Washington Vaccine Association, and the Washington State Health Care Authority. A Q&A session will follow to address your billing-related questions.
Date: March 12, 2026
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m. PDT
Primary Audience: Billing staff, providers, vaccine coordinators, and other staff that participate in the Childhood Vaccine Program
Register Here
In partnership with WCAAP, join our statewide QI pilot to improve vaccine inventory management and reduce waste!
- Earn free MOC Part 4/MC-FP Part IV credits for physicians.
- Simplify inventory management, save time, and resolve pain points with expert support.
Act now! Spots are limited - enroll by March 20th. Email VaccineManagement@wcaap.org
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is writing to reaffirm guidance for providers participating in the Childhood Vaccine Program (CVP).
CVP providers should follow the 2026 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Recommended Child and Adolescent Vaccine Schedule for all children. This schedule is endorsed by the West Coast Health Alliance and DOH and reflects the current evidence-based standard of care for pediatric immunization.
There are no changes to the childhood immunization schedule in Washington state. Insurance coverage and school immunization requirements also remain unchanged. The science has not changed, and Washington’s recommendations remain grounded in the best available evidence.
The 2026 AAP schedule was developed following a thorough review of medical evidence and continues to reflect decades of research demonstrating that vaccines are safe, effective, and lifesaving. CVP providers are expected to use this schedule to guide clinical practice and conversations with families.
All immunizations recommended by the AAP remain available at no cost to children younger than 19 years of age through Washington’s universal Childhood Vaccine Program at participating provider sites. Families should not experience any changes in vaccine access or coverage due to recent federal policy developments.
We appreciate your continued partnership in protecting children and communities across Washington. If you have questions, please contact the Childhood Vaccine Program at WAChildhoodVaccines@doh.wa.gov.
Two spots just opened in our upcoming WA-CHIP Learning Collaborative, kicking off March 11! Come collaborate with peers across the state, strengthen your vaccine workflows, and learn practical tools and fresh ideas to boost immunization rates.
Participating clinics work together to increase childhood and adolescent vaccination rates through monthly meetings and chart reviews.
CME and MOC Part 4 credit available!
Since 2019, WA-CHIP has supported 66 clinics in 16 counties, with past cohorts showing a 25.5% median reduction in missed immunization opportunities.
To learn more or enroll, contact Lori Gosselin at
In case you missed it, recordings are now available for recent DOH webinars. Continuing education credits are available for watching the recordings after logging into or creating an account in TRAIN.org.
Don't forget to report temperature excursions immediately through your REDCap portal! Please do not wait until you submit your monthly temperature logs to report an excursion.
To report a temperature excursion, log in to your REDCap portal and select "Report temperature excursion and vaccine viability." Follow the prompts in the form and submit your report. We will reach out if we need additional details.
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