Please note that the California COVID-19 Vaccine Program has ended. Some of the content housed on this webpage is no longer being updated and may be out of date. Providers enrolled in the Bridge Access Program (BAP) may access COVID-19 vaccine administration resources on the BAP Resources Page. California providers may visit EZIZ.org to access COVID-19 and all other routine vaccine information.
Vaccine Administration
These resources provide operational, clinical, and product-specific guidance from CDPH, CDC, vaccine manufacturers, and more. Find job aids below to help set up the proper protocols in your clinic.
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- Policies and Resources
- General Guidance
- Vaccination Program Technical Considerations
- Training for Vaccinators
- Clinical Considerations & Recommendations
- Vaccine Information: Pfizer-BioNTech | Moderna | Janssen | Novavax
- Vaccine Safety Monitoring (VAERS and v-safe)
- Long-Term Care Facility Resources
- Vaccination During a Pandemic and Planning Vaccine Clinics
- Billing and Reimbursement
Policies and Resources
- Vaccine Administration at a Glance (California COVID-19 Vaccination Program)
- Patient Visit Checklist
- Licencees Authorized to Administer Vaccines in California
- COVID-19 Vaccine Policies & Guidance (CMS)
- COVIDvax Provider Toolkit (CMS)
- Requesting COVID-19 Vaccination Staff
- CMA COVID-19 Vaccine Reimbursement Guide
COVID-19 Vaccine General Guidance
- FAQs for Healthcare Professionals
- Clinical Resources (CDC)
- COVID-19 What’s New Page (CDC)
- COVID-19 Vaccination: Healthcare Workers (CDC)
- Planning and Partnerships (CDC)
- California COVID-19 State Website
- COVID-19 Vaccine Planning (CDPH)
- Revision of Allocation Guidelines for COVID-19 Vaccine (CDPH)
Vaccination Program Technical Considerations
- Training Modules for Healthcare Providers (CDC)
- Vaccine Administation Tools (CDC Resource Library)
- Pre-vaccination Screening Checklist | Spanish (CDC) | 14 Languages (My Turn)
- Minor Consent Guidance for Pfizer Vaccine (CDC)
- VaxText Second Dose Reminder (CDC)
- Report Ancillary Kit Issues to FDA | Consumer Reporting
Training for Vaccinators
These resources may be used to quickly train vaccinators. Supervisors should provide additional hands-on training and supervision until proficiency is demonstrated.
COVID-19 Vaccination Program Training and Resources (CDPH) includes:
- Required Trainings for Participation in the CA COVID-19 Vaccination Program
- Technical Training for New Vaccinators (IM injections, sites, routes, needles, coadministration, proficiency)
- More resources for in-depth administration training
Clinical Considerations and Recommendations
CDPH Resources
- Clinical Talking Points for Providers of Pediatric Services
- Tips to Ease Anxiety During Vaccination
- Tips for Pharmacists and Parents to Ease Anxiety During Vaccination
- Vaccine Administration Checklist
- Responding to Administration Errors
- Preventing Administration Errors
- Comparison Guide of COVID-19 Vaccine Products (includes administration & handling details)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Timing by Age (Eligibility Chart) | Spanish
- Coadministration Tips
- Vaccinating Dialysis Patients Fact Sheet
- Expanding Vaccination Capacity (Provider Readiness Checklist)
Partner Resources
- Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines Currently Authorized in the United States (CDC)
- COVID-19 ACIP Vaccine Recommendations (ACIP)
- How CDC Is Making COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations (CDC)
- Recognizing and Responding to Anaphylaxis (CDC)
- COCA Calls (slide sets/webinars for clinicians regarding specific COVID-19 vaccine products and vaccine safety) (CDC)
- Lab Tests After Severe Allergic Reaction (CDC)
- Post Vaccine Considerations for Healthcare Personnel (CDC)
- Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions in Adults in a Community Setting
- Vaccinating Pregnant and Lactating Patients Against COVID-19: CDC | ACOG
- Coronavirus, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding (ACOG)
- Maternal Immunization Task Force and Partners Urge That COVID-19 Vaccine be Available to Pregnant Individuals
- Community Vaccine Advisory Committee slide sets
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Information
- CDC Resources
- ACIP Recommendation (CDC)
- EUA information (FDA)
- EUA Vaccine Fact Sheets for Providers Administering Vaccine (FDA)
- EUA Vaccine Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers (FDA)
- EUA Vaccine Fact Sheet with Acceptance/Declination Form | Spanish (optional resource for employers)
- Standing Orders for Administering Vaccine: Pfizer 6M-4Y | Pfizer 5-11Y | 12Y+ (gray cap) | 12Y+ (purple cap)
- Vaccine Preparation & Administration Summary: Pfizer 6M-4Y | 5-11Y | 12Y+ (gray cap) | 12Y+ (purple cap)
- Preparation & Mixing Infographic: Pfizer 5 Years & Older
- Dosage Chart: Pfizer 5 Years & Older
- Low Dead-Volume (LDV) Syringes & Needles
- Local Reactions, Systemic Reactions, Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events (CDC)
- Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine website (Pfizer-BioNTech)
- Recommendation Regarding Use of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup)
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Information
- CDC Resources (CDC)
- ACIP Recommendation (CDC)
- EUA Information (FDA)
- EUA Fact Sheets for Providers Administering Vaccine (FDA)
- EUA Fact Sheets for Recipients and Caregivers (FDA)
- EUA Vaccine Fact Sheet with Acceptance/Declination Form | Spanish (optional resource for employers)
- Standing Orders Template: Moderna 6M-5Y | 6-11Y | 12-17Y | 18Y+
- Preparation & Administration Summary: Moderna 6M-5Y | 18Y+
- Local Reactions, Systemic Reactions, Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events (CDC)
- Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine website (Moderna)
- Recommendation Regarding Use of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup)
Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Information
- CDC Resources
- ACIP Recommendation (CDC)
- EUA Information
- EUA Fact Sheet for Providers Administering Vaccine (FDA)
- EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers (FDA)
- Standing Orders Template (CDC)
- Vaccine Preparation & Administration Summary
- Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine website (Janssen)
Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Information
- Novavax Vaccine, Adjuvanted, Interim Information (CDPH)
- CDC Resources
- Novavax COVID-19 Overview and Safety (CDC)
- CDC Recommends Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine for Adults
- EUA Information (FDA)
- EUA Fact Sheet for Providers Administering Vaccine (FDA)
- EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers (FDA)
- Standing Orders (CDC)
- Vaccine Preparation & Administration Summary (CDC)
- Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine website
COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Monitoring (VAERS and v-safe)
- Vaccine Safety Monitoring (CDC)
- Vaccine Safety Information for Healthcare Providers (CDC)
- Ensuring the Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States (CDC)
- Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
- 12 Things States Need to Know about VAERS
- VAERS and VERP fact sheet (reporting adverse events and administration errors)
V-safe (after vaccination health tracking app)
- Information Sheet | (other languages) (CDC)
- Poster (CDC)
- Registration (CDC)
Long-Term Care Facility Resources
Vaccination During a Pandemic and Planning Vaccine Clinics
- Volunteer Services Supporting Vaccination Needs (CDPH)
- Contracted Staff and Turnkey Resources for Vaccination Needs (CDPH)
- Interim Guidance For Routine and Influenza Immunization Services During the Pandemic | PDF (CDC)
- Planning Curbside/Drive-Through Vaccination Clinics (CDC)
- Accessibility at Drive-Through Medical Sites Fact Sheet | Checklist (Pacific ADA Center)
- Planning Vaccination Clinics Held at Satellite, Temporary, or Off-Site Locations (CDC)
- Vaccinating Homebound Persons With COVID-19 Vaccine
- Patient Safety Checklist for Vaccination Clinics Held at Satellite, Temporary, or Off-Site Locations
- Toolkit for Summer Camps
- Boosters and Expanded Eligibility: Provider Readiness Checklist (CDPH)
Billing and Reimbursement
- COVID-19 Vaccine at No Cost to Recipients (CDC)
- Medicare COVID-19 Vaccine Shot Payment (CMS)
- COVID-19 Provider Toolkits (CMS)
- COVID-19 Care for Uninsured Individuals (HHS)
- HHS Launches New Reimbursement Program for COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Fees not Covered by Insurance
- COVID-19 Vaccine Reimbursement Quick Guide (CMA)
Medi-Cal
- Coverage of Immunizations
- Reimbursement Rates
- Immunization Billing Guidelines
- COVID-19 Policy
- Vaccine Specific Policies: Pfizer | Moderna | Janssen
- Provider Manuals for General Claim Submissions
- Contact Information
- Provider Billing Questions: (800) 541-5555
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