Illinois Vaccinates Against COVID-19 (I-VAC)
A variety of support is available to help you through Illinois Vaccinates Against COVID-19 (I-VAC) to integrate COVID-19 vaccines into routine clinical workflows. Visit here.
Your Local Epidemiologist Explains Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Trials & Data
Planning for the Bivalent Booster Rollout Webinar
Planning for Pediatric Bivalent Booster Rollout Webinar
AAP Links
- Management Strategies in Children and Adolescents with Mild to Moderate COVID-19
- Caring for Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs During COVID-19
- COVID-19 Vaccine Implementation in Pediatric Practices
- Vaccine Administration: Getting Paid
FDA and Other Links
- IL HFS COVID-19 updates page
- Consent form for vaccinating unaccompanied minors
- Immunization Action Coalition
- U.S. Food & Drug Administration: COVID-19 Vaccine Webpage
- Kid-friendly Disability Resources - made especially for kids with autism/their families
- The University of Liverpool COVID-19 Drug Interactions tool is here and table is here.
CDC Links
- COVID-19 Vaccine Schedules
- Isolation and Quarantine
- Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) Webinars and Calls
- COVID-19 ACIP Vaccine Recommendations and COVID-19 Vaccine Information
- Multi-Dose Vaccine Vial Injection Safety Tips - YouTube
- Communication Toolkit
- COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities
Cook County Department of Public Health Links
Illinois Department of Public Health Links
- Become a COVID-19 vaccinator in Illinois
- State of IL Guidance Affirming Non-Discrimination in Medical Treatment
- VaxVerify, IL residents can access their COVID-19 vaccine records
Chicago Department of Public Health Links
- COVID-19 Vaccine Talking Points & Tools
- COVID-19 Vaccination Communications Toolkit for Healthcare Professionals
- COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility
Serving Vulnerable Populations
The Great Chicago Food Depository benefits outreach team can help with eligibility information, applying, or re-certifying for benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid benefits. For families ready to apply or have a few questions, contact their Public Benefits Outreach Team at (773)843-5416 or apply online with the Department of Human Services. You can also find food resources via their interactive mapping tool.
The Women, Infants, Children (WIC) program has created a flyer called WIC Here For You During COVID-19, which contains information about WIC (office hours, services, locations), guidance on nutritious foods, qualifications for WIC and SNAP, and contact numbers.
Statewide Resources
COVID H.E.L.P. Illinois - free online chat for rental assistance info, eviction help, and other legal issues related to COVID
From Illinois Legal Aid Online
- Housing, Coronavirus, and the Law: FAQ page
- Online legal help (learn about the law, your rights and how to go to court)
List of Illinois Homeless Shelters by County
No evictions in Illinois through April 3, 2021
Chicago Resources
Chicago Coalition for the Homeless has created a list of resources with hotlines and information on for homelessness prevention and emergency shelter services.
If your clinic participates in the program and would like MORE books to distribute during this challenging time and encourage families to read together as a way to calm anxiety and keep routines - please reach out to Cindy Ogrin, cogrin@
Translating Reach Out & Read to Telehealth
In response to demand from our provider network, Reach Out & Read National has created some materials providing guidance on:
- How to deliver Reach Out & Read via telehealth
- How to address stress and anxiety through shared reading
- How to create a personal connection virtually
Please help us to promote this short training video and telehealth tip sheet, which can be found on the new telehealth page on the Reach Out & Read National website.
On March 13th U.S. Citizenship, Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a statement clarifying that USCIS will not consider treatment or preventative care for legal immigrants related to COVID-19 as part of a public charge inadmissibility determination. See the full USCIS statement.
Resources for Families
- Access COVID-19 special education resources and guidance for parents and professionals from the Family Resources Center on Disabilities (FRCD)
- Illinois Doc Assist has information for talking to children about COVID-19
- AAP Voices piece by AAP President Sally Goza 'Fighting Racism and Discrimination in the Wake of Coronavirus'
- Teaching Kids Hand Washing During COVID-19 is available on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
- HealthyChildren.org has developed articles on COVID-19, social distancing, and more
- Tips to help parents navigate screen time
Other COVID-19 Resources
Self-register for SIREN (State of Illinois Rapid Electronic Notification) to receive important notifications from IDPH. Select IDPH and then you can select your hospital or the Illinois Chapter which is listed under “DPH Partners”.
Sign up for alerts from the CDC Emergency Preparedness and Responses.
Updates on Medicaid and coverage for children can be found on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website.