. This rapid expert consultation from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine [NASEM] asserts that people who are hesitant, reluctant, distrusting, or otherwise not motivated with respect to being vaccinated need resources, information, and support for making the vaccination decision that is right for them. Public engagement and effective communication through clear, transparent messaging will play a central role in building confidence in the COVID-19 vaccines.
School-Located Vaccination: School Nurse Planning Checklist: Identifies key considerations for school nurses when planning for school-located vaccinations, including for COVID-19 and for influenza. The National Association of School Nurses [NASN] and the Association of Immunization Managers [AIM] directed an environmental scan and roundtable discussions to inform this 3-page product.
Getting Your COVID-19 Vaccine (07/27/21 update): Provides official CDC information and tips to help you know what to expect when you get vaccinated, what information your provider will give you, and resources you can use to monitor your health after you are vaccinated.
Most Children and All Teens Can Get COVID-19 Vaccines: Presents clear guidance from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] (11/04/21) supporting its recommendation that everyone ages 5 and older should get a COVID-19 vaccine to help protect against COVID-19. Offers a table showing which vaccines are approved for people by age group (e.g. Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is the only one authorized for children ages 5-11 and youngsters ages 12-17). States that the federal government is providing COVID-19 vaccine free of charge to all people living in the United States, regardless of their immigration or health insurance status. Provides links and toll-free phone number to find vaccination locations near any zip code.
FDA Authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use in Children 5 through 11 Years of Age: Announced emergency use authorization (10/29/21) of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 to include children ages 5 through 11 years of age. Summarizes key points for parents and caregivers about effectiveness and safety of the vaccine, ongoing safety monitoring systems in place to detect and investigate potential safety problems; and describes the studies/methodologies that supported the authorization decision.
Bacerra-Cardona Letter on COVID-19 Vaccination for Children (11-08-21): Encourages families, students, community members and educators to actively support the vaccination process for K-12 children. The U.S. Secretaries of Health and Human Services and of Education make three joint requests, and share information and resources to support them: 1. Host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at your school(s); 2. distribute information about the COVID-19 vaccine to all families with children ages five through eleven years old; and 3. hold conversations with your school communities on the covid-19 vaccine.
Coverage is Available for COVID-19 Vaccinations for Eligible Children Ages 5 through 11: Reminds eligible consumers that coverage is available under Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and in the commercial market for COVID-19 vaccination without any out-of-pocket co-payment. CMS issues this reminder in conjunction with the CDC and FDA authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for children in this age group. “The COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to keep children safe. The strongest protection against COVID-19, including the Delta variant, is to get vaccinated,” said CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure. “I encourage parents everywhere to talk with their pediatrician, school nurse, or other trusted healthcare provider about any questions they may have and to get their children vaccinated as soon as possible.” People can visit vaccines.gov (English) or vacunas.gov (Spanish) to search for nearby locations to receive a vaccine.
Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines: Explains the safety, efficacy and side effects of COVID-19 vaccines wi