Have you heard? Starting in 2023, Medicare is covering all ACIP recommended vaccines (Part B and Part D) at 100%. Beneficiaries are not responsible for any vaccine costs, even if they have not met their deductible. This is especially important for GSK Shingrix, a vaccine covered by Part D. Beneficiaries were paying up to $200 per dose for Shingrix (two dose series) before 2023. Now, they can get the vaccine at a pharmacy or in their medical home with no out of pocket costs, even if they have not met their deductible. To learn more about the changes to Medicare in 2023, please visit: https://ww ..read more

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and is a great time to talk about how the HPV vaccine can help prevent cancer. Cervical cancer was once the leading cause of cancer death for women in the US. Now, due to screening and HPV vaccination, it is the most preventable of all female cancers. Gardasil 9 (HPV vaccine) is approved for patients in ages 9-45 for the prevention of certain cancers and other diseases caused by nine types of human papillomavirus. To learn more about Gardasil 9, click here: https://www.gardasil9.com/ To access resources for your clinic, click here: https://www.cd ..read more

Multiple studies published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal show that GSK Bexsero could help improve protection against gonorrhea. Two studies showed some cross protections from GSK Bexsero, designed to vaccinate against Neisseria meningitidis, against N gonorrhoeae. A third study suggests that vaccination with Bexsero could be a cost-effective method of averting gonorrhea and impactful on public health. The post GSK Bexsero may help improve protection against Gonorrhea appeared first on Vaccine Connect ..read more

The ACIP now recommends all adults 19-59 and adults >59 with risk factors be vaccinated for Hep B. There are currently four approved adult Hep B vaccines on the market: GSK Engerix-B Merck Recombivax HB Dynavax Heplisav-B VBI Vaccines PreHevbrio To read more about the April 2022 ACIP recommendations, please click here. The post Universal Hep B Vaccination Recommendation appeared first on Vaccine Connect ..read more

For many adolescent and adult vaccines, one dose is not enough. Implement processes in your clinic to complete the series and protect your adolescent and adult patients. Best practices include: Schedule he next visit before the patient leaves the office Hold weekly immunization clinics for more than just Flu and COVID Send text and email reminders to patients who need additional doses Run report in the EMR to identify patients needing the next dose The post Finish Strong: Completing Vaccine Series appeared first on Vaccine Connect ..read more

The team at Girlology has produced an HPV vaccine resource for parents and immunizing practices. With adolescents catching up on well visits in large numbers this year and more adults being interested in vaccination, the questions about HPV from your patient population will grow. Download the free resource here or visit Girlology here. Gardasil 9 is recommended for females and males ages 9-45 years old. The post The HPV Vaccine: Your Questions Answered appeared first on Vaccine Connect ..read more

Please see below for the holiday shipping schedule for the listed manufacturers and wholesalers: GSK Vaccines on GSKDirect.com: Monday, December 20:  Last Day to place an order for delivery in 2021.  Order must be received by 3pm. December 24 – 31, 2021:  GSK closed.  Orders may be placed but will not be shipped. Monday, January 3, 2022:  Shipments resume for all products Pfizer Vaccines on Primevaccines.pfizer.com: December 20-21:  Regular Shipping December 24-27:  Closed Orders placed December 22-28 will be delivered December 29 Ordered placed ..read more

CMS has published a toolkit for providers who are not currently enrolled in Medicare but would like to become a mass immunizer for Medicare beneficiaries. BY enrolling as a mass immunizer, Medicare will allow the provider to bill for administration of the COVID-19 vaccine. Please visit: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/covid-19/enrollment-administering-covid-19-vaccines to learn on how to quickly enroll over the phone The post Billing Medicare as a Pediatric Provider appeared first on Vaccine Connect ..read more

National Influenza Vaccination Week is here! If you haven’t received a flu shot yet, there’s still time. People with certain chronic conditions are more likely to develop serious flu complications. Together, we can all #FightFlu. Protect yourself, your loved ones, and your patients by encouraging flu vaccine. Need to restock your flu vaccine? Reach out to us. Our preferred distributor, Medico-Mart still has plenty of flu vaccines available for next day delivery. The post National Influenza Week – December 6-10, 2022 appeared first on Vaccine Connect ..read more

Join us Tuesday, November 9 or Wednesday, November 10 to discuss the key details of implementing a SHINGRIX vaccination program in your practice. David Streeter, PharmD and Amanda Pritchett will discuss: Purchasing and Storage Vaccine Administration Coding and Reimbursement Clinical Considerations Register HERE for Tuesday, November 9 12:00pm EST Register HERE for Wednesday, November 10 1:30pm EST The post 4 Keys to Implementing a SHINGRIX Vaccination Program appeared first on Vaccine Connect ..read more