The newest version of HRSA's Provider Relief Fund (PRF) reporting guide was recently published with everything you need to know on how to use your funds and the reporting process including important reporting dates for periods 5, 6 and 7.

The 2022 reporting requirements highlighted in the updated guidance supercede last year's requirements, so be sure to check out "Provider Relief Fund Distributions and American Rescue Plan Rural Distribution Post-Payment Notice of Reporting Requirements" and stay current on what you need to be tracking for reporting of your PRF and American Rescue Plan, Rural payments.

_{Key upcoming PRF reporting dates:}

• 12/2/22: Deadline to Submit Late Report, Reporting Period 3
• 1/1/23: Reporting Period 4 Opens
• 3/31/23: Reporting Period 4 Closes

For additional help with reporting, visit "Reporting and Auditing FAQ". To access the Provider Relief Fund Reporting Portal, click here.

Over the last couple of months, many states have seen a surge in children and infants becoming ill and/or hospitalized due respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). These outbreaks are reportedly greater in number than previous years and have coincided with higher than typical influenza rates and SARS-CoV-2 - placing added strain on the nation's pediatric health systems.

So, why is this happening and how might it impact your practice? Read “This Is Our COVID”—What Physicians Need to Know About the Pediatric RSV Surge" to find out. For further reading on RSV, visit the CDC's webpage, "Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)".

On October 12th, the FDA authorized Moderna's bivalent vaccine booster for 6-17 year olds and Pfizer-BioNTech's bivalent vaccine booster for 5-11 year olds. Following the authorization, the CDC announced their recommendation of the bivalent shot for children and teens.

The bivalent vaccine booster information for Moderna and Pfizer-BioNtech, including the schedule for 6-17 year olds and 5-11 year olds can be found here and here. Visit Frequently Asked Questions" for a readily navigable info page designed to help answer the questions at the top of your mind about the current recommendations.

There are currently several options for vaccination. To keep up on the evolving vaccine types, visit "Overview of COVID-19 Vaccines". Visit Beyond Re-emergence: Pediatric Dentistry Practice Checklist for more on what's new related to practicing pediatric dentistry during the COVID-19 pandemic.