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MnVFC Announcements
Archive of recent time-sensitive announcements for MnVFC providers.
2024
October 24, 2024
- Nirsevimab Ordering Phase 2 (PDF)
Information on the second phase of nirsevimab (Beyfortus) ordering via the Minnesota Vaccine for Children (MnVFC).
October 10, 2024
- MnVFC COVID-19 Vaccine Transition to Routine Ordering Form in MIIC (PDF)
Information regarding the transition to the routine order form in MIIC for MnVFC COVID vaccine.
October 8, 2024
- MnVFC Annual Re-Enrollment due November 30 and New MnVFC Requirements (PDF)
Information on required annual re-enrollment trainings and forms to complete.
October 1, 2024
- Nirsevimab (Beyfortus) Administration Can Begin Today (PDF)
Information for health care providers to start administering Nirsevimab today.
August 28, 2024
- 2024-2025 MnVFC COVID-19 Vaccine Ordering (PDF)
Details on how to submit requests for the 2024-25 MnVFC COVID-19 vaccine products.
August 26, 2024
- MnVFC COVID-19 Vaccine Update (PDF)
Information on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorization for emergency use of updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.
August 23, 2024
- Measles Outbreak Vaccine Recommendation (PDF)
Information for health care providers to strongly recommend MMR vaccine and resources on how to talk to families about the importance of the MMR vaccine.
August 15, 2024
- Nirsevimab Ordering (PDF)
Details regarding when nirsevimab (Beyfortus) will be available and how to order it.
August 6, 2024
- MnVFC Abrysvo Available for Maternal RSV Vaccination (PDF)
Information on the availability of Abrysvo, the Pfizer RSV vaccine for pregnant people.
July 31, 2024
- 2024-2025 MnVFC Flu Vaccine Shipping Soon and Mpox vaccine available August 1 (PDF)
Information on 2024-2025 MnVFC flu vaccine shipping and available MnVFC mpox vaccine.
July 29, 2024
- Measles Update for MnVFC Providers (PDF)
Information on recent measles cases and reminder to continue conversations about the importance of vaccines.
May 1, 2024
- Penbraya (MenABCWY) is Now Available for MnVFC (PDF)
Information on how and when to use the new pentavalent meningococcal (MenABCWY) product, penbraya.
April 22, 2024
- MnVFC Site Visits and Severe Weather Reminders (PDF)
How to prepare for a MnVFC site visit and preparing for power outages in severe weather.
March 7, 2024
- TdVax Discontinued and Td Vaccine Supply Limited; COVID Lots Expiring (PDF)
Information on limited supply of Td vaccine, alternative Td vaccine, and COVID vaccine expiration.
February 12, 2024
- Measles in Minnesota – What MnVFC Providers Need to Know (PDF)
Information on a recent measles case in Minnesota and what providers can do to encourage people get their MMR vaccine.
January 23, 2024
- Reminder: 2024-25 MnVFC Pediatric Flu Vaccine Prebook Due Jan. 31 (PDF)
Information on how and when to prebook the 2024-25 MnVFC Pediatric Flu Vaccine.
January 17, 2024
- Nirsevimab Supply and Recommendations (PDF)
Information on the updated guidance and recommendations for the use of nirsevimab to protect young children from severe RSV.
January 16, 2024
- Abrysvo for MnVFC (PDF)
Information on the addition of Abrysvo to MnVFC. - 2024-2025 MnVFC Pediatric Influenza Vaccine Prebook Timeline (PDF)
Information on how to prebook influenza vaccine for the 2024-2025 influenza season.
2023
December 20, 2023
- Pfizer 12 and Up Pre-filled Syringe Product Change and FluMist Replacement Program (PDF)
Information on the new presentation of Pfizer COVID vaccine for 12 years and older and FluMist replacement program.
December 14, 2023
- MnVFC Respiratory Disease Immunization Update (PDF)
Information on how to order available immunization for flu, COVID-19, and RSV.
November 20, 2023
- Nirsevimab Orders and RSV Product Errors (PDF)
Information on new vaccine ordering event and errors with RSV vaccines and RSV monoclonal antibody product.
November 16, 2023
- Vaccine Holiday Shipping Holds and Shipments in Extreme Cold (PDF)
Information on vaccine shipment delays due to holidays and extreme weather.
November 13, 2023
- 2024 MnVFC Manuals; Annual Re-enrollment; FluMist Expiration (PDF)
Information on 2024 MnVFC manuals delay, annual re-enrolment, required trainings, and change in FluMist expiry date.
October 27, 2023
- Nirsevimab (Beyfortus) Supply Constraints – Prioritization Recommendations (PDF)
Recommendations for the use of nirsevimab during supply constraints.
October 23, 2023
- Nirsevimab (Beyfortus) Supply Constraints (PDF)
Information on limited supply of nirsevimab to meet demand.
October 16, 2023
- Nirsevimab (Beyfortus) Supply and Ordering (PDF)
Information on how and when to order nirsevimab for the months October and November.
October 04, 2023
- MnVFC Annual Re-Enrollment due Nov. 30 and New MnVFC Requirements (PDF)
Information on MnVFC requirements and 2024 updates.
September 29, 2023
- Do Not Miss an Opportunity to Vaccinate Younger Kids with COVID-19 Vaccine (PDF)
Information for providers to use any brand of vaccine to vaccinate kids 6 months to 4 years old.
September 26, 2023
- Nirsevimab (Beyfortus) Available for Ordering (PDF)
Information on when to order Nirsevimab and how to enroll in the MnVFC program.
September 7, 2023
- Prebook for 2023-2024 MnVFC COVID-19 Vaccine (PDF)
Information on how and when to prebook COVID-19 vaccine for the 2023-2024 season.
August 31, 2023
- RSV Prevention for Infants: Two New Strategies Coming this Fall (PDF)
Information regarding the upcoming RSV immunization for infants.
August 24, 2023
- 2023-2024 Flu Vaccine Shipping Soon (PDF)
Information regarding the 2023-2024 flu vaccine shipping and how to prepare for flu season.
August 16, 2023
- Changes to MnVFC vaccine ordering starting Sept. 1 (PDF)
Information regarding upcoming changes to MnVFC vaccine ordering for PCV20 and MENVEO.
July 26, 2023
- Merck shipping delays, prepare for flu vaccine distribution (PDF)
Information on the recent Merck shipping delays and what to do to prepare for flu vaccine distribution.
April 24, 2023
- Expansion of vaccine administration routes (PDF)
Information on the expansion of administration routes for Merck’s MMR II, ProQuad, and varicella vaccines.
April 5, 2023
- Help VFC eligible children maintain their public health insurance (PDF)
Information on the health insurance renewal process for VFC eligible children.
March 16, 2023
- Td vaccine supply shortage, MnVFC orders delayed due to severe weather (PDF)
Information on Td vaccine supply availability.
March 9, 2023
- Lyophilized Formulation of Rotarix No Longer Available for Order and Vaqta Syringes on Backorder (PDF)
Information on ROTARIX and Vaqta syringe availability.
February 24, 2023
- New ROTARIX Liquid Formulation (PDF)
Information on the recently approved liquid formulation of ROTARIX.
February 22, 2023
- Shipping Delays Due to Severe Weather (PDF)
Information about shipping delays due to the winter storm.
January 26, 2023
- Reminder: 2023-24 MnVFC Flu Vaccine Prebook Due Feb. 2 (PDF)
Reminder that the influenza vaccine prebook for the 2023-24 season opened on Jan. 19 and requests are due Feb. 2
January 18, 2023
- 2023-24 MnVFC Pediatric Influenza Vaccine Prebook Timeline (PDF)
Information on how and when to prebook influenza vaccine for the 2023-24 influenza season.
Last Updated: 10/24/2024