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Florida SHOTS LIVE Webinar: Reports Overview
During this webinar we will review how to generate several useful reports within Florida SHOTS. These include the Reminder/Recall tool for increasing vaccine coverage among your patients, the Patient Status Report that lists all patients who have your organization as the Current Immunization Provider (CIP), the Vaccine Utilization Report which shows vaccines administered within a specified date range, and the Shots Recorded Report that generates an Excel file of vaccinations recorded corresponding to the specified VFC PIN. Click below to register! (EST)Tuesday, February 7, 12:30pm* SpanishWednesday, February 15, 12:00pm
Keep Your Data on the Right Track
Using incorrect or outdated CVX codes in your immunization records can lead to rejected uploads. Reference the Vaccine Information Table to make sure your codes are current, including all COVID-19 vaccines. You can find the table posted with the Florida SHOTS training guides Bookmark or download the table today!Data Quality TrainingFlorida SHOTS provider training is free, online, and self-paced. Participate in live trainings, watch recorded webinars, or consult training guides to learn how to properly monitor data upload.GET FREE TRAINING
2023 VFC/VFA/COVID-19 Annual Re-enrollment Training
The Immunization Section's VFC/VFA/COVID-19 Annual Provider Staff Training will consist of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) "You Call the Shots” interactive, web-based training course. The enrollee, primary and back-up coordinators must review the required module(s) as well as complete an evaluation and posttest. Training should be completed prior to annual re-enrollment or before your next scheduled compliance site visit, whichever comes first.Click on a link below to learn more about how to complete your training:Vaccine for Childrens/Vaccine for Adults COVID-19 Vaccine Program
Monthly Live Webinars
Florida SHOTS offers “New User and Refresher Overview” and “Data Quality Reports” live webinars each month. Whether you need a basic overview to start using the registry or need to ensure your data is successfully uploading to Florida SHOTS, these webinars will provide step-by-step instructions on how to successfully complete the functions. Click on a date to register! (EST) New User and Refresher Overview: Tuesday, January 24, 12:00pm Data Quality Reports: Wednesday, January 18, 2:00pmThursday January 26, 12:30pm
Florida SHOTS LIVE Webinar: Patient Record Overview
During this webinar we will provide an overview of some of the most common features of a patient record within Florida SHOTS. Topics will include updating a patient's record status, check immunization status, and generate the Immunization History Report for the patient. We will also demonstrate the Reminder/Recall report that shows a list of your patients who are due or overdue for any vaccines. Click below to register! (EST)Wednesday, January 11, 12:30pmThursday, January 19, 12:30pm* SPANISHTuesday, January 31, 12:00pm
Florida SHOTS Help Desk Holiday Hours
With holidays approaching please note that the Help Desk will be unavailable the dates below. Christmas: 12/23 and 12/26 New Year’s: 12/30 and 1/2/23
Updated Expiry Date for Certain Moderna 10 Vaccines
Expiry dates of the following Moderna 10 products have been extended. Moderna has verified the new expiry dates below and updated the Moderna Vial Expiration Checker: https://modernacovid19global.com/vial-lookup?#vialLookUpTool. Count Lot OLD Expiry (9-month from DOM) New Expiry (verified) 1 054A22A 2022-11-01 February 1, 2023 2 055A22A 2022-11-02 February 2, 2023 3 057A22A 2022-11-06 February 6, 2023 4 056A22A 2022-11-07 February 7, 2023 5 059A22A 2022-11-09 February 9, 2023 6 058A22-2A 2022-11-10 February 10, 2023 7 060A22A 2022-11-10 February 10, 2023 8 014B22A 2022-11-11 February 11, 2023 9 015B22A 2022-11-12 February 12, 2023 10 016B22A 2022-11-13 February 13, 2023 11 017B22A 2022-11-14 February 14, 2023 12 011B22A 2022-11-18 February 18, 2023
2022 Holiday Vaccine Shipping and Ordering Schedule
Immunization Section updates for Vaccines for Children/Vaccines for Adults (VFC/VFA) providers.It does not apply to COVID-19 vaccine shipments.All providers can now place orders for flu vaccine using Florida SHOTS.Holiday Vaccine Shipping and Ordering:Orders placed after Friday, December 9th may not be shipped prior to January 3, 2023. Vaccines will be shipped up to December 20th. Shipping will occur on December 27th and 28th. Vaccines will not be shipped from December 29th through January 2, 2023. Regular vaccine shipments will resume on January 3, 2023.