We are pleased to share the North Carolina Immunization Program (NCIP) has launched a North Carolina RSV Immunization Honor Roll webpage. RSV is the leading cause of infant hospitalizations in the United States. The RSV Honor Roll highlights birthing hospitals across the state that ensure every newborn has access to RSV immunization prior to hospital discharge.
Press Releases
Dear Providers, This message is to remind you that COVID-19 vaccine ordering is open. We ask all providers to place orders and complete the accompanying survey to support vaccine access in your community.
This is a reminder that annual reports for all North Carolina childcare facilities and Pre-K classrooms are due by November 15, 2025.
Ordering for the 2025–2026 COVID-19 vaccine season is now available.
This is a reminder that annual reports for all North Carolina public, private, and religious schools, including charter schools, are due by Nov. 1, 2025.
Transition of RSV Vaccine Ordering to NCIREffective Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the NCIP is transitioning RSV vaccine ordering from the Smartsheet Request Form to the North Carolina Immunization Registry (NCIR).Note: All orders previously placed through Smartsheet have been processed.Inventory ManagementPlease monitor your inventory and maintain sufficient stock to meet the needs of Vaccines for Children (VFC)-eligible patients throughout the 2025–2026 respiratory season.
The purpose of this memo is to provide important details regarding the upcoming holiday vaccine shipping schedule for the Vaccines for Children (VFC) and the 317 Vaccines for Adults (317 VFA) programs.
Immunization Compliance Reporting for Colleges and Universities Memo (PDF)
Dear Local Health Departments,On Oct. 6, 2025, the Acting CDC Director approved the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) COVID-19 vaccine recommendations. The CDC has updated its adult and child immunization schedules to apply individual-based decision-making to COVID-19 vaccination for 6 months and older, after consultation with a health care provider.
North Carolina Vaccines for Children (VFC) providers can now order the pentavalent meningococcal (A,B,C,W, and Y) vaccine, PENMENVY™ (NDC 58160-757-15) via NCIR for administration to their VFC-eligible adolescents (ages 10 through 18 years).