COVID-19 Vaccine Information

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COVID-19 vaccines have passed rigorous reviews and are highly effective. ​

Scientists had a significant head start developing the COVID-19 vaccines. COVID-19 is very similar to other viruses, which already have vaccines.

Testing was thorough and successful. More than 70,000 people participated in clinical trials for the two vaccines to see if they are safe and effective. To date, the vaccines are nearly 95% effective in preventing COVID-19.

There is no COVID-19 virus in the vaccine. The vaccine imitates the infection so that our bodies create antibody defenses to fight off COVID-19.

Side effects are mild, temporary, and normal signs that your body is building protection. You may experience pain and swelling in the arm of the injection. Throughout the rest of your body, you may experience fever, chills, tiredness, and headaches.

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HCP Vaccination Resources

BASELINE VACCINE EDUCATION:

• EZIZ Administering Vaccines
• EZIZ Preparing Vaccines

PHASED ALLOCATION of COVID-19 VACCINES:

• CDC Phase 1b & 1c
• CDC Phase Determination

GETTING STARTED:

• Becoming a Vaccine Provider
• CDC’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program Provider Agreement
• COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Toolkit
• What Clinicians Need to Know About the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
• View my Provider Enrollment Status
• Contact for Provider Enrollment Questions
• GRITS User Instructions

WHY Tier1a SHOULD RECEIVE THE VACCINE:

• The Path for a COVID-19 Vaccine from Research to Emergency Use Authorization
• The Importance of COVID-19 Vaccination for Healthcare Personnel
• The Importance of COVID-19 Vaccination for Long Term Care Facilities

PROVIDER SPECIFIC EDUCATION:

1. PFIZER:

• Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 Website
• Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 RESOURCES page
• EUA Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers Administering Vaccine_Pfizer
• EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers_Pfizer
• How to Prepare and Administer the Vaccine Poster_Pfizer
• Checklist for Storage, Handling, & Preparation_Pfizer
• VIDEO: Chapter 1: Storage and Handling_Pfizer
• VIDEO: Chapter 2: Preparation and Administration_Pfizer

2. MODERNA:

• EUA Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers Administering Vaccine
• EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers
• Vaccine Expiration Dates_Moderna

AFTER THE VACCINE:

• VSAFE – After Vaccine Health Checker
• Post-Vaccine Considerations for Healthcare Personnel
• Post-Vaccine Consideration for Long Term Care Facilities

SPECIAL POPULATION CONSIDERATIONS:

• COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy
• Long-Term Care Pharmacy Partnerships

BILLING INFORMATION:

• COVID-19 Vaccine Coding