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Department of Health offices will be closed Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. Any messages will be returned Tuesday when normal operations resume.
Remember to utilize your Vaccine Management Plan in case of power outage or other emergency and have a safe and happy holiday!
Please note that the shelf life of the COVID-19 vaccine that is being sent to providers is shorter than it was at the start of the season and will continue to decrease as we near the end of the season.
To effectively manage this reduction in shelf life, the CDC recommends that providers order smaller quantities of the vaccine - enough for 3 to 4 weeks of usage - and place more frequent orders if necessary. Before placing an order, always check the Vaccine Advertisements for an available transfer in your area.
Dear Partners,
Thank you for your continued partnership and efforts during the 2025–2026 respiratory immunization season. We recognize the significant work many of you undertook to support communities, patients, and partners throughout a complex season.
The Office of Immunization is conducting a partner feedback process to learn from this past season and help improve planning and operations for the 2026–2027 respiratory immunization season. We are inviting you to complete a brief survey to share your experiences, challenges, and ideas for improvement.
Purpose
We are seeking candid feedback to better understand what worked well, what barriers were experienced, and what changes could strengthen future respiratory season planning and support.
Topics may include:
- Ordering processes and supply challenges
- RSV monoclonal antibody distribution and related impacts
- Communication, guidance, and timing of information
- Funding, cost, and operational considerations
- Coordination and partner support needs
- Tools, resources, or system improvements for future seasons
Complete the Survey
Survey Deadline: May 31, 2026
You are welcome to participate in both the listening session and survey.
Accessibility / Language Support
If you need language interpretation, accessibility accommodations, or other supports to participate, please let us know as soon as possible by filling out this form and we will do our best to assist.
Continuing education credits for the CVP Vaccine Coordinator Training will be temporarily unavailable for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians during June and July while we close out the state fiscal year.
Continuing education credits for Module 10: Evaluation and Final Assessment will be reactivated in August, and availability will be announced through the Vaccine Blurbs. To receive continuing education credit after May 31, 2026, participants will need to take the assessment when Module 10 is reactivated.
Thanks for your understanding.
On April 23, 2026, the Washington Vaccine Association’s (WVA) Board of Directors approved the 2026-27 Vaccine Assessment Grid (“Grid”), which was finalized by the WVA’s Operations Committee on April 30, 2026. The 2026-27 Grid will be in effect between July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, and was posted to the WVA’s website on May 1, 2026, in both PDF and Excel format. CVP providers are required to update their billing system.
The Grid lists vaccines and immunizations, along with their CPT codes, that are included in Childhood Vaccination Program (CVP) and for which the dosage-based assessment (DBA) process is required. This applies to healthcare providers, insurance companies, and third-party administrators (TPAs). The Grid acts like a fee schedule. Providers are required to submit the DBA with the correct Grid amount based upon date of service when CVP supplied vaccines are administered to patients with private/commercial insurance. Properly submitted DBAs ensure that adequate funds are available to support the state’s continued purchase of pediatric vaccines and immunizations for Washington children under age 19.
For more information on the billing process, please review the WVA Provider Billing Guide. Should you have any questions, please contact us at compliance@wavaccine.org.
The laminated pocket-sized 2026 Childhood Immunization Schedules are now available to order free of charge. There are limited quantities available, so order now!
Below are online ordering instructions or you can request through the Office of Immunization.
Order Materials Online
Order Materials by Email
Send an email and be sure to include:
- The material(s) you want to order.
- The quantity of each material.
- Your name, address, and phone number.
The DOH Vaccine Confidence Resource Library was recently updated to clearly designate resources for parents and families, and for providers. There are many resources for clinics to share with families, disease-specific resources, as well as trainings for health care providers to have effective vaccine conversations. Expand all categories and search on the page or find resources by looking at the specific categories.
If your facility is hosting community outreach clinics in response to outbreaks, please email us when placing an order so we can review your request quickly!
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