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
On January 21, 2021 IDHS released a letter clarifying that family members of certain people are “health care workers” pursuant to the State of Illinois’ Vaccine Administration Plan(VAP) and thus are prioritized for COVID-19 vaccination within Phase 1a. Please share this letter with your patients and families with medical complexity who may quality to receive the COVID vaccines in the first tier.
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
- COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Guidance for Providers
- COVID Prevention Ambassadors Initiative
- Illinois Vaccination Distribution: Phases 1a and 1b
- Vaccine FAQ
- 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
Other
- 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
- The Best Evidence for How to Overcome COVID Vaccine Fears (Scientific American)
Resources for Families
- When Can Children Get the COVID-19 Vaccine? (healthychildren.org)
- Fauci Explains to Kids When They Will Get Vaccinated (CNN Town Hall)
- What Kids Need to Know about Getting a COVID-19 Shot (Science News for Students)
- Current Vaccine Fact Sheets for Recipients and Caregivers
- Covid Trials for Kids Get Started with First Results by Mid-2021 (Bloomberg Business)
If you have questions or additional resources to consider, please contact Suzi Montasir, MPH, ICAAP Immunizations Consultant at icaapconsultant@illinoisaap.com.