IHS COVID-19 Response Webinar Series: COVID-19 Vaccine Update – Booster Dose Recommendations, Safety and Effectiveness
October 28, 2021 –
The Indian Health Service COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force (VTF) operationalized COVID-19 vaccines approved under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) or now fully licensed by the Food and Drug Administration. COVID-19 vaccine recommendations continue to evolve and change, with expiration date extensions, safety announcements, expanded age authorizations, and additional doses for certain previously vaccinated populations. This webinar will inform healthcare team members at all levels about recent updates, future directions and complexities of the novel COVID-19 vaccines.
Outcomes/Objectives
- Compare booster dose indications, dosing and dosing intervals for the three COVID-19 vaccine products available in the U.S.
- Summarize available data on safety, effectiveness and adverse events for the three COVID-19 vaccines available in the U.S.
- Identify and apply risk mitigation strategies for minimizing vaccine administration errors.
Target Audience: Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Physician Assistants, Social Workers, Psychologists, Immunization Coordinators, other members of the healthcare team, support staff or any employee or leader at I/T/U settings.