Memos from the Immunization Branch

Memos - by Date

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2010 Memos

(8/30/10) Tdap Materials
(8/27/10) For Birthing Hospitals - Hepatitis B Birth Dose Universally Available
(8/26/10) For LHDs only - Additional Transitional Vaccine Availability and Criteria Change
(8/20/10) Key Facts and Reminders about the 2010-11 Influenza Season
(8/12/10) For H1N1 Vaccine Providers: Non-Safety-Related Shortened Expiration Date of 2009 Sanofi Pasteur H1N1 Vaccine
(8/2/10) Transition Plan for Non-participating Providers
(8/2/10) Transition Plan for Participating Providers
(7/23/10) Distribution Ends for H1N1 Monovalent Vaccine
(7/16/10) One-time Universal Vaccination Allocation
(7/9/10) Influenza Vaccine Ordering for the 2010-2011 Season
(6/28/10) NCIP Programmatic Change
(6/21/10) For select LHDS only - ARRA Project Reporting
- Final Report Form (in Word format)
(6/15/10) For LHDs only - National Immunization Awareness Month 2010
(6/14/10) Menveo Availability
(6/09/10) Central H1N1 Vaccine Recovery Program
- Letter from the CDC
- Quick Reference Guide
- Packing Slip
(5/17/10) Rotavirus Vaccine Revised Recommendations
(5/12/10) Upcoming Hurricane Season
(5/12/10) For LHDs only - ProQuad Availability
(5/5/10) Returning Expired or Close to Expiring H1N1 Vaccine
(4/19/10) Availabilty of Cervarix
(4/8/10) For H1N1 Vaccine Providers: Survey on Vaccination Campaign
(4/5/10) H1N1 Nasal Spray Vaccine Expiration Dating Change - Additional Lots
(3/31/10) Hib Vaccine Availability
(3/29/10) H1N1 Nasal Spray Vaccine Expiration Dating Change
(3/24/10) Urgent: Request to Order PCV13 and Return PCV7
(3/23/10) Urgent: Update on Rotarix Vaccine
(3/15/10) For LHDs only: Annual Immunization Assessment
(3/12/10) Switch to PCV13
(3/8/10) Resources for NCIP Program Changes for Private Providers
- Private Providers
- Parents
(3/8/10) Resources for NCIP Program Changes for LHDs
- Local Health Departments
- Private Providers
- Parents
(3/8/10) Transition in Merck's Ordering System
(3/4/10) For Select LHDs - ARRA Reporting for School Flu Clinic Project

Report Form (modifiable Word Format)

(3/1/10) H1N1 Vaccine Disposal Instructions
(2/26/10) NCIP Program Changes
(2/12/10) For LHDs only - PedvaxHIB Availability to LHDs
(2/4/10) Availability of HPV Vaccine for Males
(2/4/10) Ordering Change for PCV7
(2/3/10) For All H1N1 Providers: Sanofi Shortened Shelf Life
(2/1/10) For Affected Providers: Sanofi Recall
(1/11/10) Availability of Hiberix® and Kinrix®
(1/11/10) H1N1 Vaccine Expiration Dating Change

2009 Memos

(12/30/09) NEW Process for Ordering H1N1 Vaccine
(12/28/09) 2009 H1N1 Vaccine Distribution and Administration Updates
(12/23/09) For All Providers: Non-Safety-Related Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of H1N1 Nasal Spray Vaccine
(12/23/09) For Providers Affected by the Recall: Non-Safety-Related Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of H1N1 Nasal Spray Vaccine
(12/22/09) Policy on Borrowing and Replacing Vaccine
(12/15/09) For All Providers: Non-Safety-Related Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of H1N1 Vaccine
(12/15/09) For Providers Affected by the Recall: Non-Safety-Related Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of H1N1 Vaccine
(12/7/09) Expansion in Coverage Criteria for Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
(12/01/09) Use of Current Supplies of State-Supplied Vaccine
(11/24/09) For Select Local Health Departments ARRA Project
- Report Form (modifiable Word Format)
(11/13/09) Updates on H1N1 Vaccine Distribution and Administration
(11/10/09) Limited Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Available for Order
(11/02/09) 2009 Holiday Shipping Schedule
(10/30/09) For Private Providers - Changes in the North Carolina Immunization Program (formerly the Universal Childhood Vaccine Distribution Program or UCVDP)
(10/30/09) For LHDs - Changes in the the North Carolin Immunization Program (formerly the Universal Childhood Vaccine Distribution Program or UCVDP)
(10/29/09) Recent Updates to H1N1 Information
(10/7/09) Availability of Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib) Vaccine Product
(10/5/09) H1N1 Updates for Vaccine Providers
(10/1/09) Mass Vaccine Screen Available for NCIR Users
(9/18/09) Letter of Support for H1N1 Clinics in Schools
(9/17/09) H1N1 Vaccine Information for Local Health Departmetns
(9/17/09) H1N1 Vaccine Information for UCVDP Participants
(9/17/09) H1N1 Vaccine Information Non-UCVDP Participants
(8/5/09) Vaccine Storage Equipment Requirements
(8/4/09) Local Health Departments: Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Ordering & Eligibility
(8/4/09) Private Providers: Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Ordering & Eligibility
(6/29/09) Reinstatement of Hib Booster
(6/26/09) CDC Elimination of Optional Use Clause for Adult Hepatitis Vaccines
(6/15/09) McKesson Specialty Packaging Changes for UCVDP Providers
(6/15/09) For LHDs only - National Immunization Awareness Month
(6/5/09) Changes in Immunization Regions and Regional Consulting Staffing
(6/3/09) Tdap Rule for New College and University Students
(6/1/09) Information on Alternative Schedules
(5/11/09) Dr. Katz Award Nomination
(5/11/09) 2009 Katz Award Nomination Packet
(5/8/09) Hepatitis B Updates
(5/5/09) Pneumococcal Vaccination for High-risk Patients
(4/29/09) 2009 H1N1 Guide
(4/22/2009) Recent Coverage Criteria Updates
(4/20/2009) Tdap for Adolescents Rule Change Q&A
(3/9/2009) For LHDs only - Annual Immunization Assessment
(3/6/2009) Update on Hepatitis B Vaccine Supplies
(2/11/2009) Reminders Regarding Flu Season

2008 Memos

(12/31/2008) Borrowing and Replacement from UCVDP Vaccine Supplies
(12/17/2008) Recent Coverage Criteria Updates
(12/1/2008) Availability of Additional Rotavirus Vaccine
(11/20/2008) Update on Shortage of Hib Vaccine
(10/06/08) Inventory Status of Hib-Containing Products
(10/06/08) For LHDs only - Promoting Tdap to Families in WIC Program
(10/03/08) For LHDs only - Refrigeration Unit Assessment
(9/3/08) New Pediatric Vaccines (Pentacel & Kinrix)
(9/2/08) Update on Hurricane Season Information
(7/1/08) For FQHCs and RHCs only - Hepatitis A and B Combination Vaccine
(7/1/08) New School Entry Immunization Requirements
(5/29/08) Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program Update
(5/28/08) 2008 Hurricane Season Preparedness
(5/2/08) Materials Pertaining to Tdap/Mumps Immunization Rule Changes
(5/1/08) Revised Provider Vaccine Agreement
(3/11/08) Local Health Department Use of Revised Communicable Disease Reporting Forms
(2/1/08) Expanded Recommendations for Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4) to Include Children Two through 10 Years of Age
(1/18/08) Temporary Suspension of Requirements for Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib) Vaccine
(1/11/08) Important Policy Change: Providers may administer all state-supplied vaccine to underinsured children
(1/7/08) Immunization Rule Changes

2007 Memos

Memo Attachment - Declination Form
Memo Attachement - Health Care Workers

Pre-2007 Memos

(10/26/05) Changes Affecting Polio Vaccine Required Schedule

Memos - By Subject

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College Students

Combination Vaccines

Availability of Hiberix® and Kinrix® (1/11/10)
Pentacel and Kinrix (9/02/08)

Communicable Disease

Local Health Department Use of Revised Communicable Disease Reporting Forms (3/11/08)

Coverage Criteria

Recent Coverage Criteria Updates (4/22/09)
Recent Coverage Criteria Updates (12/17/08)
Important Policy Change: Providers may administer all state-supplied vaccine to underinsured children (1/11/08)

Events/Special Projects

For select LHDS only - ARRA Project Reporting (6/21/10)
- Final Report Form (in Word format)
For LHDs only: Annual Immunization Assessment(3/15/10)
For Select LHDs - ARRA Reporting for School Flu Clinic Project (3/4/10)
For Select Local Health Departments ARRA Project (11/24/09)

Report Form (modifiable Word Format)

For LHDs only - National Immunization Awareness Month (6/15/09)

2010-2011 Flu Season

Key Facts and Reminders about the 2010-11 Influenza Season (8/20/10)
Influenza Vaccine Ordering for the 2010-2011 Season (7/9/10)

2009-2010 Flu Season including 2009 H1N1 Influenza

For H1N1 Vaccine Providers: Non-Safety-Related Shortened Expiration Date of 2009 Sanofi Pasteur H1N1 Vaccine (8/12/10)
Distribution Ends for H1N1 Monovalent Vaccine (7/23/10)
Returning Expired or Close to Expiring H1N1 Vaccine (5/5/10)
For H1N1 Vaccine Providers: Survey on Vaccination Campaign (4/8/10)
H1N1 Nasal Spray Vaccine Expiration Dating Change - Additional Lots (4/5/10)
H1N1 Nasal Spray Vaccine Expiration Dating Change (3/29/10)
H1N1 Vaccine Disposal Instructions (3/01/10)
For Affected Providers: Sanofi Recall (2/1/10)
For All H1N1 Providers: Sanofi Shortened Shelf Life (2/3/10)
H1N1 Vaccine Expiration Dating Change (1/11/10)
2009 H1N1 Vaccine Distribution and Administration Updates (12/28/09)
For All Providers: Non-Safety-Related Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of H1N1 Nasal Spray Vaccine (12/23/09)
For Providers Affected by the Recall: Non-Safety-Related Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of H1N1 Nasal Spray Vaccine (12/23/09)
For All Providers: Non-Safety-Related Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of H1N1 Vaccine (12/15/09)
For Providers Affected by the Recall: Non-Safety-Related Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of H1N1 Vaccine (12/15/09)
Expansion in Coverage Criteria for Seasonal Influenza Vaccine (12/7/09)
Updates on H1N1 Vaccine Distribution and Administration (11/13/09)
Limited Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Available for Order (11/10/09)
2009 Holiday Shipping Schedule (11/02/09)
H1N1 Updates for Vaccine Providers (10/5/09)
Mass Vaccine Screen Available for NCIR Users (10/1/09)
Letter of Support for H1N1 Clinics in Schools (9/18/09)
H1N1 Vaccine Information for Local Health Departmetns (9/17/09)
H1N1 Vaccine Information for UCVDP Participants (9/17/09)
H1N1 Vaccine Information Non-UCVDP Participants (9/17/09)
Local Health Departments: Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Ordering & Eligibility (8/4/09)
Private Providers: Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Ordering & Eligibility (8/4/09)
2009 H1N1 Guide (4/29/09)
Reminders Regarding Flu Season (2/11/09)

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis B

CDC Elimination of Optional Use Clause for Adult Hepatitis Vaccines (6/26/09)
Hepatitis B Updates (5/8/09)
Update on Hepatitis B Vaccine Supplies (3/6/09)
Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program Update (5/29/08)
Guidelines for Standing Orders in Labor & Delivery and Nursery Units to Prevent Hepatitis B Virus Transmission to Newborns (4/25/07)

Meningococcal Vaccine

North Carolina Immunization Program

For Birthing Hospitals - Hepatitis B Birth Dose Universally Available (8/27/10)
For LHDs only - Additional Transitional Vaccine Availability and Criteria Change (8/26/10)
Transition Plan for Non-participating Providers (8/2/10)
Transition Plan for Participating Providers (8/2/10)
One-time Universal Vaccination Allocation (7/16/10)
NCIP Programmatic Change (6/28/10)
Resources for NCIP Program Changes for Private Providers (3/8/10)
- Private Providers
- Parents
Resources for NCIP Program Changes for LHDs (3/8/10)
NCIP Program Changes (2/26/10)
Policy on Borrowing and Replacing Vaccine (12/22/09)
Use of Current Supplies of State-Supplied Vaccine (12/01/09)
For Private Providers - Changes in the North Carolina Immunization Program (formerly the Universal Childhood Vaccine Distribution Program or UCVDP) (10/30/09)
For LHDs - Changes in the the North Carolin Immunization Program (formerly the Universal Childhood Vaccine Distribution Program or UCVDP) (10/30/09)
McKesson Specialty Packaging Changes for UCVDP Providers (6/15/09)
Changes in Immunization Regions and Regional Consulting Staffing (6/5/09)
Information on Alternative Schedules (6/1/09)
Revised Provider Vaccine Agreement (5/1/08)

North Carolina Immunization Registry (NCIR)

For LHDs only - Annual Immunization Assessment (3/15/10)
For LHDs only - Annual Immunization Assessment (3/9/09)

Polio Vaccine

Changes Affecting Polio Vaccine Required Schedule (10/26/05)

Rotavirus Vaccine

Rotavirus Vaccine Revised Recommendations (5/17/10)
Urgent: Update on Rotarix Vaccine (3/23/10)
Availability of Additional Rotavirus Vaccine (12/1/08)

State-Supplied Vaccine

For LHDs only - ProQuad Availability (5/12/10)
Urgent: Request to Order PCV13 and Return PCV7 (3/24/10)
Switch to PCV13 (3/12/10)
Transition in Merck's Ordering System (3/8/10)
Ordering Change for PCV7 (2/4/10)
Use of Current Supplies of State-Supplied Vaccine (12/01/09)
For Private Providers - Changes in the North Carolina Immunization Program (formerly the Universal Childhood Vaccine Distribution Program or UCVDP) (10/30/09)
For LHDs - Changes in the the North Carolin Immunization Program (formerly the Universal Childhood Vaccine Distribution Program or UCVDP) (10/30/09)
Pneumococcal Vaccination for High-risk Patients (5/5/09)
Borrowing and Replacement from UCVDP Vaccine Supplies (1/2/09)
Charging for State-Supplied Vaccines (12/21/07)
For LHDs only - Expansion of State Supplied Twinrix® Vaccine to Family Planning Clinics (12/19/07)

Td/Tdap Vaccine

Vaccine Information Statements

Revised Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) (8/8/07)

Vaccine Recalls and Other Issues

Rotavirus Vaccine Revised Recommendations (5/17/10)
Urgent: Update on Rotarix Vaccine (3/23/10)
H1N1 Nasal Spray Vaccine Expiration Dating Change - Additional Lots (4/5/10)
H1N1 Nasal Spray Vaccine Expiration Dating Change (3/29/10)
For Affected Providers: Sanofi Recall (2/1/10)
For All H1N1 Providers: Sanofi Shortened Shelf Life (2/3/10)
H1N1 Vaccine Expiration Dating Change (1/11/10)
For All Providers: Non-Safety-Related Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of H1N1 Nasal Spray Vaccine (12/23/09)
For Providers Affected by the Recall: Non-Safety-Related Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of H1N1 Nasal Spray Vaccine (12/23/09)
For All Providers: Non-Safety-Related Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of H1N1 Vaccine (12/15/09)
For Providers Affected by the Recall: Non-Safety-Related Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of H1N1 Vaccine (12/15/09)

Vaccine Storage

Vaccine Storage Equipment Requirements (8/5/09)
For LHDs only - Refrigeration Unit Assessment (10/3/08)

Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program

Last Updated: September 2, 2010

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