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H1N1 Vaccine (Swine Flu)

Medical Mutual and its Family of Companies will be covering the administration of the H1N1 vaccine for all Covered Persons unless otherwise directed by the plan sponsor. The company will reimburse the administration of the vaccine, with no out-of-pocket expense when services are rendered by a network provider. The codes to be used for billing the administration of the H1N1 vaccine are 90470 and G9141.

The federal government will be supplying the vaccine to healthcare providers at no charge. Covered Persons cannot be billed for the vaccine.

Triaging Children with Influenza-Like Illness

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released an algorithm to assist practitioners in providing guidance to parents or caregivers of children with influenza-like illness, titled the 2009-2010 Influenza Season Triage Algorithm for Children (≤ 18 years) With Influenza-Like Illness.

Hib Booster Vaccine Available for “Catch-up” Vaccination

On August 19, 2009, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licensed Hiberix (GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals), a Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) conjugate vaccine for use as the booster (final) dose for children ages 15 months through 4 years who have received a primary Hib vaccination series. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends Hib booster vaccination for children 12 through 15 months old. However, because of the recent shortage of Hib vaccines, many children were deferred the booster dose and now require catch-up vaccination.

Due to the shortage of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), the booster (final) dose was deferred in some cases. Hib vaccine is now more available and it is recommended that providers contact those patients in need of a Hib vaccine catch-up immunization. ¹ Details about the Hib vaccination schedule are available at http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/default.htm#child.

¹ CDC. Licensure of a Haemophilus influenzae Type b (Hib) Vaccine (Hiberix) and Updated Recommendations for Use of Hib Vaccine. MMWR 2009; 58:1008-1009.


Impact SIIS – Statewide Immunization Information System

A web-based application has been developed by the Ohio Department of Health to link your pediatric or adult practice to a statewide, centralized registry. Impact SIIS can help save time, reduce paperwork and avoid missed opportunities to immunize. Visit www.impactsiis.org for details and to enroll.


Provider Resources for Adult Immunizations


Last updated 11/10/2009

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