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Immunization Update

CDC publishes two corrections to the U.S. immunization schedule for children and teens age 0 through 18 years CDC published Errata: Vol. 62, Suppl 1 in the April 5 issue of MMWR (page 256). The correction is reprinted below.

In the MMWR supplement, "Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Recommended Immunization Schedules for Persons Aged 0 Through 18 Years and Adults Aged 19 Years and Older—United States, 2013," on page 7, in the third bulleted item under footnote 13, the text should read, "For children aged 2 months through 10 years with high-risk conditions, see below." On page 8, under Additional Vaccine Information, in the fourth bulleted item, the last reference should read, "American Academy of Pediatrics. Immunization in Special Clinical Circumstances. In: Pickering LK, Baker CJ, Kimberlin DW, Long SS, eds. Red book: 2012 report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases. 29th ed. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics."

2013-2014 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
The Idaho Immunization Program will be supplying the 2013-2014 seasonal pediatric influenza vaccine to all active Vaccines for Children (VFC) providers.  The 2013-2014 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Survey must be completed and returned to the Idaho Immunization Program (IIP) by Monday, March 11, 2013, if your office plans to order 2013-2014 seasonal influenza vaccine from the IIP.

Do not privately purchase pediatric influenza vaccine for the 2013-2014 season.  The cost of pediatric vaccines funded by the Idaho Immunization Assessment will not be reimbursed by health insurance carriers for Idaho children. 

Adding Inventory to IRIS
Beginning Monday, January 7, 2013, no vaccine inventory will need to be manually entered into IRIS.  Varivax and ProQuad vaccine will not need to be manually added to your inventory.  All vaccine shipments should be accepted through the manage transfers screen in IRIS.

How to accept a shipment into IRIS inventory?  Under Inventory click manage transfers.  Under Inbound Transfer click the Create Date of the order.  Verify the vaccine listed matches the vaccines received in the office, click Accept Transfer.

If you have any questions contact the Idaho Immunization Program (208) 334-5931 or the IRIS Help desk (208) 334-5995. 

Updated Vaccine Return and Wastage Forms
The process to return vaccine to McKesson and to report wasted vaccine has been updated.  Please see the Vaccine Return Instructions listed in the column to the right under Provider Forms.

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Immunization FAQ's

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  What is the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program?
The VFC program is a federally funded program that provides vaccines at no cost to children 0 – 18 years of age, who might otherwise not be vaccinated. The VFC program is administered by the Idaho Immunization Program (IIP).
Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Who is eligible for VFC vaccine?

Medicaid

A child who is enrolled in Medicaid.

Uninsured

A child who has no health insurance.

Native American or Alaska Native

As defined by the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1603).

Underinsured

A child whose health insurance,

a) Does not cover vaccines,

b) Only covers certain vaccines (the child is VFC eligible for only non-covered vaccines),

c) Caps at a certain amount (once that coverage amount is reached, the child is eligible for VFC vaccine).

Underinsured children may only be vaccinated with state supplied VFC vaccine at a Federally Qualified Health Care Center (FQHC), a Rural Health Clinic (RHC), or a delegated facility (office must have a signed delegation of authority on file with the IIP).

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Does the immunization assessment board cover vaccines for individuals over 18 years of age?
No, at this time the assessment funds are only to be used to purchase vaccine for children 0-18 years of age.
Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Will the assessment board add funds for new vaccines when they become available?
The inclusion of new vaccines for children with private insurance will be determined by the assessment board. For more information regarding the assessment board please see the Department of Insurance website http://www.doi.idaho.gov/company/immuneassess/immunization_assessment.aspx
Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Will IRIS remain voluntary and secure?
Yes, IRIS will remain voluntary and secure. Individuals who do not want their immunization record in IRIS can complete and IRIS deletion form to have the record removed.
Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  How will information for children born in Idaho get into IRIS?
Electronic birth certificate information will be exported directly into IRIS for all reported births.
Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Will the birth dose of Hep B be entered into the registry?
The birth dose of Hep B should be entered into the registry within 60 days of administration.
Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  If a parent or patient would like to have their information removed from IRIS what should I do?
They will need to be referred to the IIP. If they would like to complete an online deletion form direct them to www.immunizeidaho.com; if they would like to complete a written IRIS deletion form they will need to contact the IIP by phone at 208.334.5931.
Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Who will provide necessary training for vaccine accountability and ordering in IRIS?
The IIP will provide necessary IRIS training for providers. Training will be available online and in person.
Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Is there help available for historical data entry in IRIS?
Yes, the IIP will provide assistance for historical immunization data entry into IRIS. To request data entry assistance please contact the IIP at 208.334.5931.
Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  If I have a new patient who received vaccines from another provider which I do not carry what do I do?
You will need to refer to the ACIP guidelines to determine the number and minimum intervals for recommended or required doses.

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