Immunizations for Adolescent (IMA) Reminder
| Date: | March 1, 2023 |
| To: | Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Contracted Primary Care Providers and Pediatrics |
| From: | HPSJ |
| Type: | Informational/Reminder |
| Subject: | Immunizations for Adolescent (IMA) Reminder |
| Business: | Medi-Cal |
Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) Measure for 2023
The following is a reminder regarding the Immunizations for Adolescents (IMA) Combo – 2.
Description
For adolescents who turn 13 years of age during the measurement year:
- 1(TDap) tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis
- 1 meningococcal oligosaccharide (ACWY); note that Meningococcal vaccine types include ACWY serogroups and that MenB does not count for the IMA-2 measure
- 2 dose (HPV) human papilloma virus- on or between the member’s 9th and 13th birthdays and with dates of service at least 146 days apart.
Or - 3 doses (HPV) human papilloma virus- on or between the member’s 9th
and 13th birthdays.
Please ensure that all refusals are documented along with any education provided to the family.
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