Dear Providers,
This communication includes three important updates: Registration for the Measles Provider Webinar, the McKesson temperature monitoring device change, and an invitation to the 2nd North Carolina HPV Vaccination Stakeholder Meeting.
Measles Webinar for NC Providers
Join us Friday, February 27th at 12:00 p.m. EST for a Measles Update for North Carolina Providers. Participants will receive updates from the NC Division of Public Health's Communicable Disease Branch, Immunization Branch, and the NC State Lab of Public Health. This session will build on information shared during the January 2026 webinar and will review the latest guidance. We look forward to your participation!
Click Here to Register: Measles Update Webinar for North Carolina Providers Registration
McKesson: Temporary Temperature Monitor Change with Refrigerated Vaccine Shipments
Beginning February 23, 2026, McKesson will temporarily transition from electronic TagAlert temperature monitors to chemical temperature monitors in refrigerated vaccine shipments due to a shortage of TagAlerts. The use of electronic TagAlert monitors is expected to resume in refrigerated shipments by mid- to late April.
During this transition, all refrigerated vaccine shipments will include a instructional flyer for your reference. Additionally, McKesson will exclusively use EcoFlex coolers during this period. These coolers feature vacuum insulated panels, which provide enhanced temperature stability and a longer shipment qualification time.
NC HPV Vaccination Stakeholder Meeting
The NC Immunization Coalition (NCIC) HPV Task Force is hosting the 2nd North Carolina HPV Vaccination Stakeholder Meeting on Thursday, February 26, 2026. We are sharing this opportunity with our partners and stakeholders who may be interested in attending.
The meeting will be held in person at UNC’s Frank Porter Graham Student Union, in the Great Hall. Please see attached invitation.
This year’s theme - “Mission Possible: Eliminate HPV Cancers in NC”— highlights statewide efforts to improve HPV vaccination coverage and reduce HPV related cancers across North Carolina.
This in-person meeting will offer opportunities to:
- Share successes, challenges, and lessons learned
- Exchange ideas and best practices
- Identify strategies to eliminate HPV cancers in NC, starting with cervical cancer
Registration Details:
Register here: NC HPV Vaccination Stakeholder Meeting
Registration is complimentary. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Attendees are asked to arrange their own travel; limited travel assistance may be available for those traveling longer distances. Please contact ljmckamey@novanthealth.org with any questions.
We encourage you to share this event with colleagues and partners that might be interested.
We thank you again for your dedication and contributions to improving immunization efforts across North Carolina.
How to contact us:
For assistance, please contact the NCIP Help Desk by phone at 1.877.USE.NCIR (1-877-873-6247) or by email.
In Health,
NC Department of Health and Human Services