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To: Maine Immunization Program Providers
From: Maine Immunization Program
Subject: Adult 317 Vaccine Pre-book Reminder
Date: October 5, 2022
ATTENTION Adult 317 Vaccine Providers - ACTION NEEDED!
(Please read the following information in its entirety.)
This is a reminder that any provider site interested in ordering 317 adult vaccine between October 2022 and March 2023, MUST complete a PRE-BOOK SURVEY NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7.
What does my site need to do?
All providers interested in ordering 317 vaccine, MUST have patients who are:
- 19 years or older and either:
- Uninsured OR
- Underinsured
In addition, providers will also need to complete the following:
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PRE-BOOK their adult vaccinations by completing this quick 2-minute survey. Please complete no later than Friday, October 7.
- Complete the VACCINE NEED in ImmPact for your adult population.
Why is pre-booking required?
We are awarded 317 funds at the beginning of the federal fiscal year in the month of October. 317 funds are not only used for the uninsured/underinsured adult populations; they are also used for outbreak response as well. Pre-booking will allow MIP to adequately budget funds and ensure that they are distributed equitably.
How often will I need to complete a pre-book?
MIP will require that providers interested in supplying 317 adult vaccine complete a pre-booking survey every 6 months.
What if I miss the pre-book deadline?
We will still consider additional requests throughout the year, but they will be contingent on available 317 funds and will be on a case-by-case basis. The only way to guarantee you will have access to 317 adult vaccine is to complete this pre-book by Friday, October 7.
Am I guaranteed to receive the amount of vaccine that I pre-book?
No. This is simply a way for us to estimate your vaccine usage over the next 6 months, so we can budget our funds appropriately. It also gives us the information we need to justify requesting additional 317 funds from the U.S. CDC.
If you have any questions, please contact the Maine Immunization Program at (207) 287-3746 or email, MEAdultVaccine@maine.gov.
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