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MnVFC Memo/FAX Archive 2011-2010
An archive of 2011-2010 broadcast FAX announcements.
2011
December 13, 2011
- Memo: MnVFC Vaccine Shipping Reminders (PDF:113KB/1 page)
Memo to MnVFC providers with information on the vaccine ordering and shipping schedule over the holidays.
November 8, 2011
- Memo: Additional Flu Vaccine Available for MnVFC-eligible children (PDF:138KB/2 pages)
Memo to MnVFC providers about the availability of additional flu vaccine doses for MnVFC-eligible children for the current (2011-2012) flu season.
October 25, 2011
- Memo: MedImmune's FluMist replacement program for the 2011-12 season (PDF:120KB/1 page)
Memo to MnVFC providers about how to replace expiring FluMist doses at no cost through MedImmune's FluMist replacement program.
October 10, 2011
- Memo: MDH Immunization Conference: Registration Closes Oct. 14 (PDF:55KB/1 page)
Memo to MnVFC providers with a reminder that registration for the Got Your Shots? Immunization Conference closes on Friday, Oct. 14.
October 5, 2011
- Memo: Survey for MnVFC providers (PDF:45KB/1 page)
Memo about a survey being conducted by the Vaccines for Children program to determine how many VFC providers plan to participate in the CMS Meaningful Use Electronic Health Record Program. Please respond to the survey by Oct. 14.
August 18, 2011
- Memo: 2011 Got Your Shots? Immunization Conference (PDF:189KB/1 page)
Memo to MnVFC providers with information about attending or exhibiting at the 2011 Got Your Shots? Immunization Conference.
August 2, 2011
- Memo: MnVFC Seasonal Influenza Vaccine (PDF:45KB/1 page)
Memo to MnVFC providers announcing that 2011-2012 seasonal influenza vaccine will begin shipping out to providers in the next week.
July 26, 2011
- Memo: State government shutdown over (PDF:105KB/1 page)
Memo to MnVFC providers announcing that the state government shutdown is over and normal MnVFC services have resumed.
June 30, 2011
- Memo: MnVFC vaccine ordering and distribution will continue during state government shutdown (PDF:47KB/1 page)
Memo to MnVFC providers stating that MnVFC vaccine ordering and distribution will continue during a state government shutdown.
June 28, 2011
- Memo: Returning nonviable MnVFC influenza vaccine (PDF: 45KB/1 page)
Memo to MnVFC providers regarding the return of nonviable MnVFC influenza vaccine that expires on June 30, 2011.
June 9, 2011
- Memo: Effect of a Possible State Government Shutdown on MnVFC Vaccine Ordering and Distribution (PDF: 43KB/1 page)
Memo to MnVFC providers regarding a possible state government shutdown and the effect it would have on MnVFC vaccine ordering and distribution.
June 8, 2011
- Memo: New Shipping Package for Varivax and ProQuad (PDF: 41KB/1 page)
Memo to MnVFC providers about a new shipping package for Varivax (varicella) and ProQuad (MMRV) vaccines.
April 18, 2011
- Memo: National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) (PDF: 51KB/1 page)
Memo to MnVFC providers about National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW).
April 14, 2011
- Memo: CPT code changes and increase in MHCP reimbursement (PDF:109KB/1 page)
Memo to MnVFC providers about the changes in CPT codes and MHCP reimbursement rates.
March 21, 2011
- Memo: Measles outbreak in Hennepin County - two new cases (PDF:46KB/1 page)
Memo to MnVFC providers regarding a measles outbreak in Hennepin County.
March 16, 2011
- Memo: MnVFC Pediatric Influenza Vaccine Orders - Due Today (PDF:179KB/1 page)
Reminder to MnVFC providers that prebook for MnVFC pediatric flu vaccine for the 2011-12 season is due today, March 16.
March 9, 2011
- Memo: MnVFC Pediatric Influenza Vaccine Orders - Due March 16, 2011 and MnVFC Influenza Vaccine Order Form (PDF:72KB/3 pages)
Memo to MnVFC providers with information on ordering MnVFC pediatric influenza vaccine for the 2011-2012 season, a new MnVFC Pediatric Influenza Vaccine Order Form is included.
January 21, 2011
- Memo: Call for stepped-up pertussis prevention; use of revised Tdap recommendations (PDF:118KB/1 page)
Memo to MnVFC providers with pertussis incidence and Tdap usage information, as well as action steps and revised ACIP recommendations for Tdap.
2010
December 3, 2010
- Memo: No-cost FluMist Replacement Program (PDF:117KB/1 page)
Memo to MnVFC providers with information about MedImmune's FluMist replacement program for the 2010-11 influenza season.
November 15, 2010
- Memo: Additional flu vaccine available for MnVFC-eligible children (PDF:77KB/2 pages)
Memo sent to MnVFC providers with an order form for ordering additional MnVFC pediatric influenza vaccine, as well as information on Ban the Bug week.
November 4, 2010
- Memo: Upcoming Gaps in MnVFC Shipping Schedule (PDF:146KB/1 page)
Memo sent to MnVFC providers with dates when vaccine shipping will be limited or unavailable and appropriate action steps to assure vaccine supply.
August 30, 2010
- Memo: Latex labeling of vaccine product (PDF:52KB/1 page)
Memo to MnVFC providers about a change to the labeling of some vaccine products that use a specific pre-filled syringe tip cap.
August 6, 2010
- Memo: MnVFC Seasonal Influenza Vaccine (PDF:44KB/1 page)
Memo to MnVFC providers announcing the first shipments of seasonal flu vaccine.
July 26, 2010
- Memo: Storage space issues for H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccines (PDF:54KB/1 page)
Memo to MnVFC providers regarding storage issues with H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccines.
June 30, 2010
- Memo: MnVFC reporting form(s) (PDF:46KB/1 page)
Memo to MnVFC providers with a final notice to submit semi-annual report(s) for October 1-March 31.
June 22, 2010
- Memo: MnVFC Online Ordering (PDF:119KB/3 pages)
Memo to MnVFC providers announcing the availability of online vaccine ordering and a tip sheet for using the application.
May 20, 2010
- Memo: Hib vaccine ordering no longer restricted and Reinstatement of Hib childcare requirement (PDF:52KB/1 page)
Memo to MnVFC providers about ordering Hib vaccine and the reinstatement of Hib childcare requirement.
May 17, 2010
- Memo: Resume use of rotavirus vaccines (PDF:52KB/1 page)
Memo to all health care providers about resuming use of rotavirus vaccines.
May 6, 2010
- Memo: Cervarix (HPV2) and Menveo (MCV4) now available (PDF:48KB/1 page)
Memo to MnVFC providers about the availability of the newly licensed bivalent human papillomavirus and 4-valent meningococcal conjugate vaccines from the MnVFC program.
April 16, 2010
- Memo: Returning nonviable MnVFC vaccine, Centralized H1N1 vaccine disposal program coming, and MnVFC Semi-Annual Reports Due May 31, 2010 (PDF:54KB/2 pages)
Memo to MnVFC providers with information on nonviable MnVFC vaccine, H1N1 vaccine disposal, and MnVFC semi-annual reports.
March 29, 2010
- Memo: MnVFC Pediatric Influenza Order Form - Due April 8, 2010 (PDF:64KB/3 pages)
Memo to MnVFC providers with information on ordering MnVFC pediatric influenza vaccine for the 2010-2011 season, a new MnVFC Pediatric Influenza Order Form is included.
March 23, 2010
- Memo: Suspend use of Rotarix vaccine (PDF:52KB/1 page)
Memo sent to MnVFC providers with situation highlights and MnVFC follow-up information regarding the suspension of Rotarix, the GSK rotavirus vaccine.
March 18, 2010
- Memo: Protect Your Vaccine Supply from Flooding (PDF:53KB/1 page)
Memo sent to MnVFC providers reminding clinics in potential flood regions to follow procedures for protecting vaccine supply from floods and power outages.
March 16, 2010
- Memo: Availability of PCV13 (PDF:52KB/1 page)
Memo sent to MnVFC providers with instructions for ordering PCV13 and returning unused PCV7.
March 5, 2010
- Memo: MnVFC Product Updates (PDF:48KB/1 page)
Memo sent to MnVFC providers about shipment interruption of varicella and zoster vaccines and availability of Cervarix and Prevnar.
February 10, 2010
- Memo: Past-due MnVFC forms (PDF:45KB/1 page)
Memo sent to MnVFC providers as a second reminder to submit the required MnVFC annual report, provider agreement 2010, and semi-annual report. Vaccine orders will not be filled unless these forms are on file by February 16, 2010.
February 9, 2010
- Memo: Change in School Immunization Law on Reporting of History of Varicella Disease (PDF:125KB/2 page)
Memo sent to MnVFC providers informing them of the change in school immunization law that requires a provider's signature for reporting history of varicella disease.
February 5, 2010
- Memo: Hib supply adequate for broader catch-up (PDF:46KB/1 page)
Memo sent to MnVFC provders with information on the supply of Hib and recommendations for catch-up.
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