COVID-19 IMMUNIZATION CAMPAIGN
All Illinoisans age 12 and up are eligible for the lifesaving COVID-19 vaccine. Clear and consistent messaging about vaccines is imperative. The resources below can be used to help prepare providers for offering the COVID-19, address questions and promote vaccine confidence. ICAAP will update this page as more information becomes available.
Resources for Providers
- If you have not done so already, enroll to become a COVID-19 vaccinator in Illinois
- One pager and consent form for Vaccinating Unaccompanied Minors
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Implementation in Pediatric Practices
- Interim Guidance for COVID-19 Vaccination in Children and Adolescents (released 2/2/21)
- Critical Updates on COVID-19
- About the COVID-19 Vaccine: Frequently Asked Questions (aap.org)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Implementation in Pediatric Practices (aap.org)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Administration: Getting Paid
- COVID-19 Town Hall Series (register for upcoming events or view past recordings)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Motivate to Vaccinate: National Month of Action for COVID-19 Vaccines - YouTube
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Become a COVID-19 Vaccine Provider
- Vaccine Distribution Press Release
- Distribution Plan Presentation
- COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs
Chicago Department of Public Health
- 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