Immunization Provider Memos and Communications

Archived Memos and Communications (2020-2024)

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FluMist® Replacement Program Update

The FluMist® Replacement Program provides a no-cost opportunity to replace unused, expiring VFC FluMist® doses. The goal is to help you maximize product usage opportunities. To take advantage of this program, you can contact the FluMist® Replacement Program for CDC by phone or by email.

Action Needed: Complete the COVID-19 Vaccine Survey

This email serves as a follow-up reminder to complete the COVID-19 Vaccine Survey that was included in the November 12th, COVID-19 vaccine ordering communication. All providers should complete the survey, even if your facility is not currently offering COVID-19 vaccines.

RSV Immunization Ordering is Now Available for Hospitals Through NCIR

The purpose of this email is to inform you that RSV immunization ordering is now available for VFC enrolled North Carolina hospitals through NCIR. You no longer need to contact the Help Desk to place orders.

New! North Carolina’s RSV Immunization Honor Roll

We are pleased to share the North Carolina Immunization Program (NCIP) has launched a North Carolina RSV Immunization Honor Roll webpage. 

COVID-19 Vaccine Ordering and Survey

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.

Reminder: Order COVID-19 Vaccine Today

Ordering for the 2025–2026 COVID-19 vaccine season is now available.

Important NCIP Ordering Updates: COVID-19 Shelf-Life and the Transition of RSV Vaccine Ordering to NCIR

Transition of RSV Vaccine Ordering to NCIR


Effective Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the NCIP is transitioning RSV vaccine ordering from the Smartsheet Request Form to the North Carolina Immunization Registry (NCIR).

Important: 2025-2026 Holiday Shipping Schedule Memo

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.

COVID-19 Vaccine Update for Local Health Departments

Dear Local Health Departments,

Now Available: PENMENVY™ (GSK) Pentavalent Meningococcal Vaccine

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).