Immunization News

To authorize certain medical professionals to administer the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines by protocol in lieu of a patient-specific order from a physician or prescribing practitioner.

Provides information on why an individual is being offered the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to prevent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2. This Fact Sheet helps the reader understand the risks and benefits of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, which you may receive because there is currently a pandemic of COVID-19.

The provider version of the Moderna COVID-19 EUA Factsheet provides a summary of instructions for providers when administering the COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 vaccination providers should immediately (24/7) report severe COVID-19 vaccine reactions requiring hospitalization to the Office of Public Health (OPH) at 800-256-2748. Staff are available 24/7 to take information. There have not yet been any such events reported to OPH.

Provides information on why an individual is being offered the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine to prevent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2. This Fact Sheet helps the reader understand the risks and benefits of the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, which you may receive because there is currently a pandemic of COVID-19.

The provider version of the Pfizer COVID-19 EUA Factsheet provides a summary of instructions for providers when administering the COVID-19 vaccine.

Immunization Program developed resource that provides general information on the COVID-19 vaccine, vaccine safety information, and a listing of helpful resources.

The Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit has been updated with a COVID-19 Vaccine Addendum with information on Storage and Handling best practices for COVID-19 vaccines. All vaccination providers participating in the COVID-19 Vaccination Program must store and handle COVID-19 vaccines under proper conditions to maintain the cold chain as outlined in the toolkit and addendum. This addendum will be updated with specific storage and handling information for each COVID-10 product.

Information on hospital enrollment in the the COVID-19 program through submission of the CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Program Provider Agreement, EHR/EMR system readiness, and other important considerations.

Contact information and instructions for scheduling free flu shot clinics at your worksite this fall.