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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:
Speakers:
CAPT Holly Van Lew, IHS COVID-19 Vaccine Task Deputy Co-Lead
CDR Angela Troutt, Deputy Leads, IHS COVID-19 Vaccine Task Deputy Co-Lead
Dr. Matthew Clark, IHS COVID-19 Vaccine Task Safety & Monitoring Lead
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.
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This will be a space for Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) to ask questions, share best practices, and identify needs based on vaccine planning. The platform will also provide the opportunity for National Council of Urban Indian Health's (NCUIH) subject matter experts to share technical assistance as needed.
Objectives:
1. Review Technical Assistance provided to UIOs on vaccine planning
2. Introduce Subject Matter Experts
3. Overview of Protecting Our Future Through Vaccination Planning and Emergency Preparedness - Storytelling Funded Opportunity
5. Participate in a Talking Circle around vaccine planning needs, assistance, and education
Audience: UIO ED/CEOs, UIO Staff, Stakeholders, Tribal Partners and Tribes