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This email is to inform you of two important updates regarding vaccine availability.
Reminder: Annual Immunization Reports are due Jan. 15, 2025. If you have already completed a report, please disregard this message.SchoolsComplete the 2024-2025 Annual K-12 Health Assessment and Immunization ReportChild CareComplete the 2024-2025 Child Care Immunization Report
The purpose of this communication is to notify North Carolina Immunization Program (NCIP) providers that McKesson is holding all Vaccines for Children (VFC) orders for our state due to extreme weather conditions. While shipping was initially scheduled to resume today, the delay is impacting the timely distribution of vaccines. We understand the importance of timely vaccine delivery and are closely monitoring the situation. We will keep you updated on any changes or new information as soon as we receive it.
Pursuant To: Session Law 2023-90 (H628)Source: Jon Fowlkes, Branch Head, On-site Water Protection Branch (OSWPIssue: Implementation of Session Law Provisions
Pursuant To: Session Law 2022-11 (S372)Source: Jon Fowlkes, Branch Head, On-site Water Protection BranchIssue: Implementation of Session Law Provisions
Pursuant To: N.C.G.S. 130A-248; 15A NCAC 18A .1900; 15A NCAC 18A .2600Source: Shane Smith, Head, Food Protection and Facilities Branch and Nancy Deal, HeQuestion/Issue: What seats count when calculating a design daily sewage flow for a food establishment in a mixed-use setting?
Pursuant To: N.C.G.S. 143-215.1; 15A NCAC 18A .1900; 15A NCAC 18A .2600Source: Shane Smith, Head, Food Protection and Facilities Branch and Nancy Deal, Head, On-site Water Protection BranchQuestion/Issue: What procedures apply when an owner claims an agricultural products process wastewater exemption pursuant to N.C.G.S.143-215.1(a5) in conjunction with obtaining a permit to operate a DHHS-regulated facility?
Pursuant To: N.C.G.S. 130A-247 through 250; 15A NCAC 18A.2600Source: Shane Smith, REHS Head, Food Protection and Facilities BranchQuestion/Issue: Clarification of Packaged Food JurisdictionThis position statement replaces Packaged Food, August 8, 2017.
Pursuant To: Session Law 2017-18, Senate Bill 24; N.C.G.S.130A-248(c2)Source: Shane Smith, REHS Branch Head, Food Protection and Facilities BranchIssue: Guidance for Food Preparation on Outdoor Grills at Food Establishments (REPLACES POSITION STATEMENT DATED JULY 12, 2017)
Pursuant To: Session Law 2018-114 (HB374) Sections 9 through 12Source: Nancy Deal; Branch Head, Onsite Water ProtectionIssue: Implementation of Session Law Provisions