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Join us and the Washington Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WCAAP) for a timely webinar on RSV antibody brand choice ahead of the respiratory season. We’ll highlight the clinical and operational factors to consider when selecting products this year.
Date: June 18, 2026
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m. PDT
Register Here
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Vaccine Choice is open for CVP providers from June 1 through July 3, 2026. During this time, you can request changes to the vaccine brands you order for routine childhood vaccines when multiple products are available.
All providers must submit a Vaccine Choice form to select RSV and/or COVID-19 vaccine order sets for the upcoming season.
For influenza vaccine, please rank products in order of preference. Ranking products helps us request vaccine that providers are most likely to use.
Important Reminders
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Penbraya is only available to providers receiving Trumenba as their MenB vaccine
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Penmenvy is only available to providers receiving Bexsero as their MenB vaccine
- If a vaccine does not appear on the Vaccine Choice Worksheet, only one brand is available and is included on all order sets
- RSV vaccine for pregnant adolescents is available by special request only
Completed forms should be submitted by email to WAChildhoodVaccines@doh.wa.gov.
Questions? Contact Jacki Stockdale at Jacki.Stockdale@doh.wa.gov.
The Immunize WA awards recognize clinics achieving immunization coverage goals for children, adolescents, and HPV initiation among 9- 10-year-olds.
Providers must self-nominate.
Nominations are open June 1 – July 15, 2026.
Winners will be announced August 25, 2026, during National Immunization Awareness Month.
To nominate your clinic:
- Watch the short video on running your coverage rate report
- Complete the nomination form
- Submit your coverage report to immunizewa@doh.wa.gov
- Include your VFC pin in the subject line
Don't miss the deadline - July 15, 2026.
2026 marks the program’s 12th anniversary. Visit the Immunize WA web page for details.
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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
Don't miss an opportunity to vaccinate against HPV related cancers this summer! Summer is a key time for adolescent vaccination visits, making it the perfect opportunity to ensure your patients are protected against HPV-related cancers.
The Washington State HPV Free Task Force has released its annual letter to providers, offering practical strategies and resources to improve HPV vaccination rates in your clinic. Read the Dear Vaccine Provider Letter to find new patient-friendly HPV educational materials, including posters, flyers, and brochures designed for exam rooms and waiting areas.
Since 2024, the Washington State Department of Health's (DOH) Global to Local (G2L) Program has worked to improve health and reduce disparities in refugee and immigrant communities across Washington.
Over the past year, the G2L Program partnered with community organizations and the DOH Office of Immunization to develop the Together for Health Community Health Worker Vaccine Confidence Toolkit. This resource helps community health workers talk with people about vaccines, answer questions, address misinformation, and build trust. The toolkit is designed to support vaccine education and access in communities across the state.
The toolkit can be used by community health workers from all backgrounds and includes guidance for conversations and sharing reliable vaccine information.
The toolkit is available in nine languages: Amharic, English, Marshallese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese. It is offered in both digital and print formats.
Printed copies will be sent to community-based organizations and local health departments throughout Washington. The digital version includes online and printable resources and is available through the Healthier Washington Collaboration Portal.
To learn more or access the toolkit, visit: waportal.org/chw-vct.
Check out Immunize.org’s Improving the Vaccination Experience web page, which includes printable resources on addressing vaccination anxiety, two in-depth webinars, and six brief videos:
The Childhood Vaccine Program team at the Department of Health is currently operating with reduced staffing and appreciates your patience as we work through your questions and requests. Please allow us 72 hours to respond to non-urgent inquiries. Sending multiple emails about the same issue may delay response times. We encourage providers to use a single email thread whenever possible.
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