There are multiple COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use across several brands (Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, Novavax). Read below to find the specifics on COVID-19 vaccine products.
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines
Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine
Storage/Handling Best Practices
- Establish clear standard operating procedures (SOPs) for COVID-19 vaccine storage, handling, and administration to minimize vaccine waste.
- Follow good vaccine storage and practices by outlined by the CDC and AAP.
- See The Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit, developed by experts at the CDC, for additional information.
Preparation Best Practices
- Prepare vaccines in a designated area away from any space where potentially contaminated items are placed.
- Only prepare vaccines when you are ready to administer them.
- Always check expiration dates and confirm that you have selected the correct vaccine.
Safety Monitoring Best Practices
The CDC’s V-safe gathers information through reports from vaccine recipients about symptoms they experience after receiving vaccines. The information gathered through V-safe helps CDC communicate timely and transparent information about the safety of vaccines to public health officials, healthcare providers, and the public. As a vaccine provider, you can help promote V-safe in the following ways:
- Encourage COVID-19 vaccine recipients to sign up for V-safe.
- Visit and share the V-safe webpage for information and resources.
- Distribute the V-safe info sheet to vaccine recipients and places where people are receiving RSV and COVID-19 vaccines.
- Hang V-safe posters in waiting areas and other places that vaccine recipients can easily view.
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Last Updated
08/29/2024
Source
American Academy of Pediatrics