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2009
H1N1 Vaccine and Thimerosal Doctor Notification 10/15/2009
A letter to California medical doctors about the use of H1N1 vaccine.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Letter 09/08/09
- Seasonal Flu Ordering Instructions 09/08/09
- Live Influenza VIS
- Inactivated Influenza VIS
- "Guess Who Needs" a Flu Shot pediatric poster (bilingual)
- “Babies Need You” Parents and Caregivers poster
Seasonal Flu Vaccine Availability 08/18/09
Online ordering of Seasonal and H1N1 Flu Vaccine is coming in September to eziz.org.
Reinstatement of the Hib Booster Dose 07/02/09
- CDC Letter to Physicians on Hib Booster Dose 07/02/09
- Hib Return to Booster Questions and Answers 07/02/09
Vaccine Storage Equipment Requirements Effective July 2009 05/09/09
This document reviews the 2009 Vaccine Storage Equipment Requirements and Guidelines for providers participating in the California Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program.
- Refrigerator Buying Guide 05/09/09
All providers must comply with these requirements in order to
receive VFC vaccines.
- VFC Field Reps
Recommended Immunization Schedule 2009 01/09/09
Office practice recommendations, haemophilus influezae type b (Hib),
preteen and adolescent vaccines.
- Special Immunization Schedule
- Schedule for Persons Aged 0 to 6 Years
- Schedule for Persons Aged 7 to 18
2008
Kinrix® (DTaP-IPV Combination Vaccine) is Now Available 11/26/2008
Rotarix® (Live Attenuated Vaccine) is Now Available 11/26/2008
Annual Recertification Memo 11/13/2008
Recertification Instructions 11/13/2008
Recommendations for Use of Hib-containing Vaccines During the Continued Hib Vaccine Shortage 10/15/2008
Pentacel (DTaP-IPV/Hib COMBINATION VACCINE) Is Now Available from VFC 8/25
Vaccine characteristics and ordering information.
New Vaccine Storage and Handling Guidelines 8/25
This memorandum explains what type of unit will be required for providers receiving VFC vaccines and it offers a timeline for upgrading existing refrigeration as needed.
Influenza Vaccine Availability for VFC Children 8/22
An official branch memo including information on the 2008-2009 VFC Vaccine Order Form.
2008-2009 Inactivated Influenza Vaccine
Official CDC vaccine information statement.
2008-2009 Live Intranasal Influenza Vaccine
Official CDC vaccine information statement.
New Vaccine Storage and Handling Guidelines
This memorandum explains what type of unit will be required for providers receiving VFC vaccines and it offers a timeline for upgrading existing refrigeration as needed.
Hepatitis A, Varicella, and Flu Vaccine Availability Update (Word Doc., New Window ) A routine communication from VFC about the availability of specific vaccines.
Recommended Immunization Schedule, 2008 (Hib) Vaccine Shortage 02/25/08 Child and adolescent recommendations, Hib vaccine shortage, VFC vaccine supply and more.
2007
Hib Vaccine Shortage
This letter gives information on the temporary nationwide shortage of Hib-containing vaccines due to a recall, including new interim recommendations and instructions for returning vaccine.
Haemophilus Influenzae, type B (Hib) Shortage
A December 10th letter from Dr. Backer with information about the shortage, the vaccination timing schedule, and proper vaccine uptake
07-08 Flu Season Letter
An 18 page PDF file with information on vaccine composition, available influenza vaccine products, eligibility for VFC-Supplied influenza vaccine, storage of influenza vaccines, ordering instructions, and related topics.
Updated Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4) and Varicella Recommendations
A September 9th communication from Dr. Backer containing updated vaccine information, and information about proper storage and handling.
Recertification Letter
An August 9th communication from Dr. Howard Backer with information about annual requirements for re-enrolling in the VFC program (including the forms).
Unavailability of Merck's MMR-V Vaccine (ProQuad)
A May 21st letter with information about the vaccine supply, handling, storage, and ordering.
Adolescent Vaccine Updates: HPV, Tdap, and MCV4
A May 10th letter about the promotion of vaccines, including vaccine promotional posters for teens, a Tdap poster, the HPV Vaccine fact sheet, and VaccinateB4U Graduate flyers.
Final VMBIP Launch Letter
A March 14 letter describing the VMBIP project, vaccine transportation (shipments and deliveries) and vaccine ordering information and forms.
Recommended Immunization Schedules, 2007 (With 2006 ACIP General Recommendations)
A February 9th letter stating the Branch supports the recommendations from ACIP, with background information, recommendations, an immunization timing schedule, links to supporting CDC information, and vaccine information statements.
VFC Customer Satisfaction Survey
A February 9th letter describing the results of the 2005 VFC Provider Survey.