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California's Vaccine Programs
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VFC Program Letters
- 2025 Annual VFC Recertification December 19
VFC Program Updates
- 2025 2025 VFC Recertification Due Friday February 14, Vaccine Supply Update, and Call Center Closures February 13
- ACTION REQUIRED: Pre-Book Your 2025-2026 VFC Flu Vaccine by February 3! January 28
- VFC Recertification, Flu PreBook, McKesson Shipping Delays, and Vaccine Supply Update January 17
- Pre-Book for 2025-2026 VFC Flu Vaccine is Now Available! January 16
- Vaccine Management and Clinic Readiness During Natural Disasters or a Power Outage January 8
- 2025 VFC Recertification is Coming Soon! Start Planning Now December 13
- VFC Ordering During the Holidays, Recertification, and Call Center Reminders December 10
Vaccine Tips
- Lovely Reminders about VFC this February, February 13
- Happy 2025, VFC Providers January 31
- Tis the Season for Vaccinating! December 18
If you are having difficulty accessing documents on this website please call 510-620-3737 or email ImmunizationBranch@cdph.ca.gov to request information in an alternate format.
Order Processing Updates:
The Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program is currently not experiencing any delays in order review. Please note if you have an order in “Corrections Needed” status, review your order as soon as you have a chance and re-submit with corrections to prevent additional delays in fulfillment of your order. Providers can expect to receive their vaccines within 14 days after receiving the order processed notification. Please contact us at the VFC Customer Service Center if vaccines have not arrived within two weeks of your order processed confirmation.
Regular Vaccine Supply Information:
Td Vaccine:
Please remember to order and administer Tdap instead of Td whenever possible.
| BRAND | NDC | NDC Description | Currently Available? |
|---|---|---|---|
| TENIVAC | 49281-0215-15 | TD; 10-pack of syringes | Yes |
| TENIVAC | 49281-0215-10 | TD; 10-pack of single dose vials | Yes |
| TDVAX |
13533-0131-01 |
TD; 10-pack of single dose vials | No longer available (as of 1/10/2025) |
Hib Vaccine
As of February 20, 2024, Hiberix (NDC 58160-0818-11) is no longer available. The new presentation of Hiberix (NDC 58160-0726-15) will be available to order starting March 1, 2024. Alternate brands of Hib are still available to order (ActHIB and PedvaxHib).
RSV
Nirsevimab/Beyfortus™: Both 50 and 100 mg presentations are still available through the VFC Program.
Abrysvo®: Currently avialable to order for VFC-eligible pregnant patients. Please store any remaining doses under appropriate storage conditions through the expiration date.
COVID-19 Vaccine:
| Product | Age Group | Currently Available? |
| Pfizer (6m-4y) | 6 months – 4 years | Yes |
| Moderna (6m-11y) | 6 months – 11 years | Yes |
| Pfizer (5-11y) | 5 years – 11 years | Yes |
| Spikevax (Moderna) (12y+) | 12 years+ | Yes |
| Comirnaty (Pfizer) (12y+) | 12 years+ | Yes |
| Novavax | 12 years+ | Yes |
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
As of September 1, 2023, Prevnar 13 is no longer available. However, Prevnar 20 (NDC: 00005-2000-10) and Vaxneuvance (NDC: 00006-4329-03) are still available for ordering.
Meningococcal Vaccine:
As of August 9, 2024, MenQuadfi Single Dose Vials – 5 per box (NDC 49281-0590-05) presentation has been discontinued and is no longer available. An alternate presentation of MenQuadfi Single Dose Vials – 10 per box (NDC 49281-0590-10) is available.
As of September 1, 2023, the new Menveo one-vial is available for ordering through the VFC Program. However, the existing Menveo two-vial presentation will be available in limited amounts, and it will be important to target this product for use in children aged 2 months through 2 years of age at high risk for Meningococcal disease. This product is the only meningococcal conjugate vaccine approved for use in this age group. Requests for the limited Menveo two-vial vaccine will have a minimum order size of 1 dose with a maximum request of 5 doses.
As of June 2, 2022, Menactra has been discontinued and is no longer available. However, Menveo and MenQuadfi are available to order.
Rotavirus Vaccine:
As of March 6, 2023, ROTARIX (NDC 58160-0854-52, a vial and oral dosing applicator) is discontinued and no longer available. However, ROTARIX (NDC 58160-0740-21, an oral dosing applicator only presentation) is available to order.
Influenza Vaccine Supply Information:
The VFC Program has completed initial orders of all flu products. The Additional Flu Order system is now open so please continue to order flu doses throughout the season to protect your patients!
IMPORTANT: If your clinic will be closed, please notify the VFC Program immediately at 1-877-243-8832 to prevent any shipping incidents. Orders cannot be cancelled once they have been processed and shipments must not be refused when delivered!
| Products | Dose Volume | Age Group | Currently available? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluarix® pre-filled syringes, GSK | 0.5 mL | 6 months-18 years |
Yes |
| Flucelvax® pre-filled syringes, Seqirus | 0.5 mL | 6 months-18 years |
Yes |
| FluLaval® pre-filled syringes, GSK | 0.5 mL | 6 months-18 years |
Yes |
| Fluzone® pre-filled syringes, Sanofi | 0.5 mL | 6 months-18 years |
Yes |
| FluMist® pre-filled syringes, AstraZeneca | 0.2 mL | 2 years-18 years |
No |
PREVENT DELAYS:
- Login to myCAvax to verify that your clinic’s hours of operation are updated. This ensures a timely delivery of your vaccine shipments and prevents undeliverable shipment attempts which may lead to vaccine being spoiled.
Additional Resources
- Vaccine Management
- Storage and Handling Job Aids
- VFC Vaccine Orders
- VFC Influenza Vaccine
- VFC Vaccine Distribution
2025
- Weekly Wrap Up: Flu Rate is High Messaging; Crucial Conversations Webinar; Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine February 14
- Weekly Wrap Up: February is Black History Month; It’s Not Too Late to Vaccinate; VFC, VFA, LHD 317 Recertification February 7
- Tools to Communicate the Importance of Flu Vaccine – Upcoming Provider Webinars – Updated 2025 Block Schedule Available in Spanish February 6
- Weekly Wrap Up: MMR Messaging; Vaccines during Pregnancy; Pre-Book 2025-2026 VFC Flu Vaccine January 31
- Flu Activity Surging – My Turn Office Hours, Friday, February 7, 2025 – Immunization Updates for Providers January 30
- Weekly Wrap Up: Respiratory Virus Season Updates; Pharmacy Updates; Updated 2025 Block Schedule Available January 24
- Upcoming Provider Webinar – My Turn Office Hour – Updated 2025 Block Schedule January 22
- Weekly Wrap Up: Emergency Vaccine Management; California DVR Messaging; RSV Vaccine for VFC-Eligible Pregnant Teens January 17
- Vaccine Management Following an Emergency or Power Outage, Clinic Operation Status Survey, Need for Additional Vaccine Supply January 15
- Temporary Vaccine Shipment Holds in LA, Pasadena, and Long Beach January 13
- Weekly Wrap Up: Respiratory Illness Updates – Adolescent Immunization Action Week – Tdap Vaccination for Whooping Cough January 10
- Upcoming Provider Webinar – Whooping Cough – myCAvax, My Turn Maintenance January 8
- Weekly Wrap Up: It’s Not Too Late for Fall and Winter Vaccines; Protect your Patients and their Babies; My Turn Clinic Webinar January 3
2024
- Happy Holidays from the California Department of Public Health December 24
- Weekly Wrap Up: Vaccinate for Healthy Holidays; New COVID-19 Vaccine Infographic for Providers; Real Stories of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases December 20
- Vaccinate for Healthy Holidays – Novavax Turned off for Ordering – My Turn Clinic December 18
- Weekly Wrap Up: MMR Doses Before International Travel; Use DVR to Check for Prenatal RSV Vaccine; VFC Updates December 13
- Make Sure Patients are Up-to-date Before Lunar New Year Travel – Upcoming Provider Webinar December 12
- Weekly Wrap Up: Boost Family Immunity During the Holidays; Vaccines for Older Adults; My Turn, myCAvax Password Reset Update December 6
- Happy Thanksgiving from CDPH Immunization Branch November 27
- Weekly Wrap Up: Holiday Message: Stay Healthy While Traveling; National Influenza Vaccination Week; Maternal Protection Webinar November 22
- Enhancing Maternal Protection Webinar; Holiday Updates; Sunset of Mpox Vaccine Locator November 20
- Weekly Wrap Up: Nirsevimab Supply Availability; Novavax Vaccine Reminders; CA BAP Seasonal Allocations November 15
- Stay Safe this Holiday Season: Make Sure Patients Are Up to Date on Vaccines – Upcoming Provider Webinar November 13
- Weekly Wrap Up: Messaging for Staying Healthy this Respiratory Virus Season; Upcoming Vaccine Shipment Holds November 8
- Weekly Wrap Up: Thank You California Providers; ACIP Updates; Older Adults COVID-19 Treatment Updates November 1
- RSV Vaccine Recommended for Older Adults – Provider webinar reminder and registration link October 30
- Weekly Wrap Up: Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination for Children Messaging – JYNNEOS® and Novavax Vaccine Expiration Date Updates October 25
- JYNNEOS® Vaccine Expiration Date Extension – Novavax Vaccine Lots Expiring October 31, 2024 – Upcoming Provider Webinars October 24
- Webinar Tomorrow! Talking with Families about Fall Immunizations: COVID-19, Flu, RSV October 21
- Weekly Wrap Up: Respiratory Virus Updates; COVID-19 Public Call Center Conclusion; VFC Vaccine Ordering October 18
- myCAvax & My Turn Scheduled System Maintenance – Preventing RSV in Infants and Toddlers, Upcoming Crucial Conversations and Provider Webinars October 16
- Weekly Wrap Up: Protect Babies with Maternal RSV Immunization; Fall Vaccine Messaging; Vaccine Shipment Updates October 11
- Protect Babies with Maternal RSV Immunization – Vaccine Shipment Holds for the Holiday Season October 9
- Weekly Wrap Up: RSV Updates; COVID-19 Vaccine Reminder; CA BAP Resources October 4
- Upcoming Provider Webinar – CA BAP Letter – Vaccine Locator in My Turn October 2
- Weekly Wrap Up: 2023 – 2024 COVID-19 Vaccines No Longer Authorized; Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Messaging; BAP Ordering Update September 27
- Afternoon TEAch Webinar Tomorrow; Protect Adults from Respiratory Diseases September 23
- Weekly Wrap Up: Vaccine Shipment Delays; Timing and Administration of Fall Immunizations; Maternal and Pediatric RSV Immunization September 20
- Reminder: CDPH Immunization Updates for Providers, and Upcoming Webinars September 19
- Upcoming Afternoon TEAch Webinar: Preparing for Fall; Prevent Respiratory Diseases in Young Children September 17
- Weekly Wrap Up: 2024 – 2025 Vaccine Messaging; Pregnant Persons Need Protection Against RSV, Flu, COVID-19; VFC Ordering September 13
- Pregnant Persons Need Protection against RSV, Flu and COVID-19 September 11
- Weekly Wrap Up: VFC 2024-2025 Vaccine Ordering; Fall Respiratory Disease Prevention; Storage and Handling Updates September 6
- Protect Healthcare Workers Against Respiratory Disease – Provider Webinar Reminder September 5
- Weekly Wrap Up: FDA Authorizes Updated 2024 – 2025 Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine; CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance Now Updated August 30
- Announcing California’s Immunization Champion Award Winner August 27
- National Immunization Awareness Month Information Update August 26
- Weekly Wrap Up: FDA Approves and Authorizes Updated mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines; 2023-2024 COVID-19 Vaccine Formulation No Longer Authorized; Planning for Fall/Winter Virus Season August 23
- National Immunization Awareness Month – Provider Webinar Reminder – 2024-2025 Flu Vaccine Product Guide Available August 22
- National Immunization Awareness Month: Infants and Young Children August 14
- Weekly Wrap Up: National Immunization Awareness Month, Protect Travelers Against COVID-19, VFC Flu Ordering August 9
- Protect Pregnant Patients During National Immunization Awareness Month – Provider Webinar Reminder August 8
- Weekly Wrap Up: National Immunization Awareness Month, COVID-19 Medical Coverage Changes, Vaccinate for “Perfect 10″ Protection August 2
- Webinar TODAY: Talking with Parents About School-Required Immunizations; National Immunization Awareness Month July 30
- Weekly Wrap Up: Reporting waste for open multi-dose vials; JYNNEOS update; COVID updates July 26
- Upcoming Provider Webinar – Upcoming Crucial Conversations Webinar – Reporting Waste for Open Multi-dose Vial Products July 25
- Upcoming Webinar: Talking with Parents About School-Required Immunizations July 23
- Weekly Wrap Up: CDPH school-required vaccine recommendations; mpox prevention; JYNNEOS update July 19
- Weekly Wrap Up: CDC’s ACIP Recommendations, Updated Standing Orders for Adult Mpox Vaccination, VFA Ordering Updates July 12
- July 4th Holiday – Reporting Temperature Excursions – Moderna C19 Administration Timing – Preparing for Heatwaves July 3
- Weekly Wrap Up: Updates from ACIP meeting; Reporting temperature excursions; Reminder to report COVID-19 therapeutics June 28
- Upcoming Provider Webinars – VFC Office Hours – Holiday Hours and Ordering – Reporting Temp. Excursions June 26
- Weekly Wrap Up: My Turn Provider Locator Going Live June 26; Back to School Immunizations; Update on VFC Provider Office Hours Schedule June 21
- Back to School Immunizations – Juneteenth – VFC Support Webinars – VFC Office Hours Schedule Change June 19
- Weekly Wrap Up: Updated 2024-25 COVID-19 Vaccine Formula; New Universal Temperature Log; Updated Job Aids June 14
- June is Pride Month – Provider Webinar – IZ Champion Nominations – Father’s Day June 13
- Weekly Wrap Up: Pfizer Vaccine Ordering Urgent Update; myCAvax Unavailable Through June 9; VFC Going Live in myCAvax June 7
- Urgent Update: Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Ordering June 6
- Weekly Wrap Up: COVID-19 BAP Program Ending in August; VFC Program Transition Training; Sexual Health Awareness Toolkit May 31
- Immunization Updates for Providers Webinar Tomorrow; Novavax Expiration and SGF Ordering Updates May 30
- Weekly Wrap Up: Immunizations Before Summer Travel; VFC Providers Move to myCAvax; Nominate Your IZ Champion May 24
- Immunizations Before Summer Travel – Are you ready for the myCAvax move? – Immunization Champion Nominations May 23
- Weekly Wrap Up: PENBRAYA™ Updates; VFC Program Transition Training; Measles Cases Increased May 17
- EZIZ Website Maintenance TONIGHT May 17
- Reminder: Immunization Updates for Providers Webinar Tomorrow; Vaccines for Children Transition Training May 16
- Weekly Wrap Up: Update on Weekly Wrap Up Plan; Preventing Hepatitis B Infection; Mother’s Day May 10
- Mother’s Day – VFC Program Transition to myCAvax – Hep B Prevention Webinar May 9
- Weekly Wrap Up: COVID-19 Vaccine Updates; New Process for JYNNEOS Orders; Hepatitis Awareness and AAPI Month May 3
- Hepatitis Awareness & AAPI Heritage Month – Holiday Ordering Cadence Calendars – Webinar Reminders – VFC Transition May 2
- Weekly Wrap Up: JYNNEOS Ordering Update, Novavax Ordering for BAP Providers, Excursion Report Guidelines April 26
- Weekly Wrap Up: National Infant Immunization Week, JYNNEOS Commercialization, PEMGARDA April 19
- National Infant Immunization and World Immunization Updates – Webinar Reminders – Mpox Vaccine Commercialization Updates April 16
- Weekly Wrap Up: Mpox Vaccine Updates, PEMGARDA EUA, Reporting and Returning Vaccines April 12
- Weekly Wrap Up: JYNNEOS Commercialization, PEMGARDA EUA, Reporting and Returning Vaccines April 5
- Oral Cancer Awareness Month – VFA Training – Friday Immunization Updates Webinar for Providers April 4
- Weekly Wrap Up: Respiratory Virus Recommendations; Measles Health Alerts and Resources March 29
- Webinar Tomorrow – Respiratory Disease Immunization Recommendations for Children March 25
- Weekly Wrap Up: Measles Health Alerts and Resources, Respiratory Disease Immunization Updates March 22
- RSV Immunization Reminders – World Tuberculosis (TB) Day – CDPH Immunization Webinar for Providers Tomorrow March 21
- Urgent Support Needed to Ensure Californians are Current on MMR Vaccination March 19
- Weekly Wrap Up: Provider Call Center Outage Resolved, Protect Your Family from Measles this Spring Break March 15
- Weekly Wrap Up: COVID-19 Vaccine Update, ACIP Meeting Updates March 8
- Upcoming Webinars: CDPH Immunization Updates for Providers and Promoting Adolescent Vaccination, Afternoon TEAch with CDPH March 7
- Weekly Wrap Up: Preteen Vaccine Week, COVID-19 Vaccine Update: All Adults 65+ March 1
- COVID-19 Vaccine Update: All Adults 65+ recommended to get additional COVID-19 Vaccine February 29
- Preteen Vaccine Week 2024 – Webinar Cadence – Shingles Awareness – Afternoon TEAch February 29
- Weekly Wrap Up: Mpox Update and Resource Highlight; Preteen Vaccine Week 2024 February 23
- CDPH Immunization Updates for Providers Webinar Series February 22
- Weekly Wrap Up: Paxlovid for Targeted Programs, School Requirement to Inform Families about HPV Vaccine February 16
- Calendar Update: CDPH Immunization Updates for Providers Cancelled; and Updated FAQs February 15
- School requirement to inform families about HPV vaccine; Measles vaccination for travel abroad February 12
- Weekly Wrap Up: Measles updates for providers; COVID-19 treatment telehealth options February 9
- Reminder: Weekly CDPH Immunization Updates for Providers, and Upcoming Webinars February 8
- Long-Term Care Facility Partners: Letter from CDPH Director, Dr. Aragón February 7
- Celebrate Black History Month with CDPH February 5
- Long-Term Care Facility Partners: Promote Flu, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccinations February 2
- Weekly Wrap Up: Vaccines for Children 2024 – 2025 Flu Vaccine Pre-Book DUE TODAY; Celebrate Black History Month with CDPH February 2
- Reminder: Weekly CDPH Immunization Updates for Providers, and Updated FAQs February 1
- Late-season prevention of RSV and Upcoming COCA Call January 29
- Weekly Wrap Up: V-safe Registration; Preventing RSV Immunization Administration Errors January 26
- Reminder: Weekly CDPH Immunization Updates for Providers January 18
- Weekly Wrap Up: Updated guidance on increased supply of nirsevimab; COVID-19 vaccine shipping updates January 12
- Reminder: Weekly CDPH Immunization Updates for Providers, and Updated FAQs January 11
- New CDC Guidance on Nirsevimab Use and Upcoming Immunization During Pregnancy Webinar January 9
- Weekly Wrap Up: New CDC Guidance on Nirsevimab Use; Reminder: New Refrigerated COVID-19 Vaccine January 5
- Celebrate Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in January – CDPH Immunization Update for Providers this Friday January 4
