COVID-19 IMMUNIZATION CAMPAIGN
Clear and consistent messaging about the COVID-19 vaccines will be imperative to ensure vaccine confidence now that the availability of COVID-19 vaccines has become a reality. While many questions still remain about the availability of COVID-19 vaccines for children, the below resources can be used to address questions and promote vaccine confidence. ICAAP will continue to update this content as more information becomes available.
Resources for Providers
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Interim Guidance for COVID-19 Vaccination in Children and Adolescents (released 2/2/21)
- Critical Updates on COVID-19
- COVID-19 Vaccine Research FAQs
- COVID-19 Town Hall Series (register for upcoming events or view past recordings)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) Webinars and Calls
- COVID-19 ACIP Vaccine Recommendations and COVID-19 Vaccine Information
- COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Toolkit
- Busting Myths and Misconceptions about COVID-19 Vaccination
- COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities
Illinois Department of Public Health Test
All Illinoisans age 16 and up are eligible for the lifesaving COVID-19 vaccines (Call (833) 621-1284 to schedule an appointment near you).
We are hopeful that COVID-19 vaccines will soon be available to pediatric providers for patients 12 and above. If you have not done so already and are seeing patients, be sure to enroll to become a COVID-19 vaccinator and secure your vaccine supplies as they become available for pediatric patients.
- IDPH is Continuing Enrollment of COVID-19 Vaccine Providers
- COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Guidance for Providers
- COVID Prevention Ambassadors Initiative
- COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign Toolkit
- COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility
- Vaccine FAQ
- COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Data
- State of IL Guidance Affirming Non-Discrimination in Medical Treatment, Including Administration of the COVID-19 Vaccine
Cook County Department of Public Health
Chicago Department of Public Health
- COVID-19 Vaccination Program
- COVID-19 Vaccine Talking Points (updated weekly) and Communication Tools
- COVID-19 Vaccination Communications Toolkit for Healthcare Professionals
- COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility
- Recharging Routine Immunizations Campaign Spring 2021 by CDPH Vaccines for Children Program
Other
- State of Illinois Coronavirus Response Webpage
- Children and COVID-19: State Data Report
- Immunization Action Coalition COVID-19 Vaccine News
- HHS: Fact Sheet: Explaining Operation Warp Speed
- U.S. Food & Drug Administration: COVID-19 Vaccines Webpage
- AVAC: Cheat Sheet: COVID-19 Vaccine Pipeline
- CMS: Coverage and Reimbursement of COVID-19 Vaccines, Vaccine Administration, and Cost Sharing under Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and Basic Health Program
- The Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: Questions and Answers about COVID-19 Vaccines
Social Media Resources for Providers
Social Media Messages
- Help families mask up, social distance, and get vaccinated. By educating families about vaccines and encouraging adherence to wearing masks and social distancing, you’re taking the most effective steps to protect your patients and their families from getting seriously ill. For resources for providers and families, visit https://illinoisaap.org.
- By getting vaccinated for COVID-19, you’re helping protect yourself and your community from further spread of the pandemic. Approved COVID-19 vaccines are safe and proven highly effective by rigorous clinical trials. By choosing to vaccinate yourself and your family, we can put an end to this pandemic together. https://illinoisaap.org
- The combination of getting vaccinated and following CDC’s recommendations to protect yourself and others, such as wearing a mask and social distancing, will offer the best protection from COVID-19. https://illinoisaap.org
Download Social Media Posts
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- Click here for Spanish post
COVID-19 Prevention Posters
Resources for Families
- CDC Resources on COVID-19
- When Can Children Get the COVID-19 Vaccine? (healthychildren.org)
- What Kids Need to Know about Getting a COVID-19 Shot (Science News for Students)
- Current Vaccine Fact Sheets for Recipients and Caregivers
If you have questions or additional resources to consider, please contact Suzi Montasir, MPH, ICAAP Immunizations Consultant at icaapconsultant@illinoisaap.com.