COVID-19 Vaccines Information

State Level Guidance

OPA COVID-19 Vaccine Updates

• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: December 6, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: November 22, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: November 8, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: October 25, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: October 18, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: October 4, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: September 20, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: September 6, 2022 Update
• COVID-19 New Booster Formulation Ordering Deadline at 5 p.m. Today, OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: August 23, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: August 9, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: August 2, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: July 26, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: July 19, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: July 5, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: June 29, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: June 21, 2022 Update
• COVID-19 Pediatric Formulations Training Webinar at 2 p.m. Today ,  OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: June 14, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: June 8, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: May 31, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: May 24, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: May 10, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: May 3, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: April 26, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: April 19, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: April 11, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: March 28, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: March 15, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: March 7, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: February 28, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: February 22, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: February 14, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: February 7, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: January 24, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics: January 10, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: January 3, 2022 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: December 27, 2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: December 21, 2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: December 14, 2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: December 6, 2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: November 22, 2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: November 15, 2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: November 10, 2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: November 1, 2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: October 25, 2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: October 18, 2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: October 11, 2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: October 4, 2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: September 27, 2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: September 20, 2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: September 14, 2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: September 7, 2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: August 30, 2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: August 9, 2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: August 2, 2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: July 26, 2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: July 19, 2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: 7/12/2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: 7/7/2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: 6/28/2021 Update and COVID-19 Vaccine Incentives
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: 6/17/2021 Update and Added Vaccine Incentives
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: 6/7/2021 Update and J&J Vaccine Expiration Survey
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: 6/1/2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: 5/24/2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines 5/17/2021 Update: Governor DeWine Signs HB 6
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines 5/10/2021 Update Survey 5/11 Deadline
• COVID-19 Vaccines 5/3/2021 Update & 5/4 Deadline for Independent Pharmacy Survey
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines and Important Survey: 4/26/2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: 4/21/2021 Update
• ALERT: Temporary Pause for Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: 4/21/2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: 4/5/2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: 3/29/2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: 3/15/2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: Second Dose Alert and 3/8/2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: 3/1/2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: 2/22/2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: 2/15/2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: 2/8/2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: 2/1/2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: 1/25/2021 Update
• OPA COVID-19 Vaccines: 1/18/2021 Update

Ohio Department of Health Vaccination Providers Workgroup Updates

• Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccination Providers Workgroup: 2/17/2021 Update
• Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccination Providers Workgroup: 2/3/2021 Update
• Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccination Providers Workgroup: 1/20/2021 Update
• Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccination Providers Workgroup: 1/13/2021 Update
• Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccination Providers Workgroup: 12/30/2020 Update
• Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccination Providers Workgroup: 12/23/2020 Update
• Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccination Providers Workgroup: 12/16/2020 Update
• Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccination Providers Workgroup: 12/9/2020 Update

Ohio Vaccine Preparedness Office Updates

• Ohio Vaccine Preparedness Office Weekly Update 5/24/2021
• Ohio Vaccine Preparedness Office Weekly Update 5/11/2021
• Ohio Vaccine Preparedness Office Weekly Update 4/30/2021
• Ohio Vaccine Preparedness Office Weekly Update 4/23/2021
• Ohio Vaccine Preparedness Office Weekly Update 3/24/2021
• Ohio Vaccine Preparedness Office Weekly Update 3/18/2021
• Ohio Vaccine Preparedness Office Weekly Update 3/11/2021
• Ohio Vaccine Preparedness Office Weekly Update 3/02/2021
• Ohio Vaccine Preparedness Office Weekly Update 2/17/2021
• Ohio Vaccine Preparedness Office Weekly Update 2/8/2021
• Ohio Vaccine Preparedness Office Weekly Update 2/4/2021
• Ohio Vaccine Preparedness Office Weekly Update 1/25/2021
• Ohio Vaccine Preparedness Office Weekly Update 1/20/2021

Ohio Department of Health

• Health Equity Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
• Latest Resources for Vaccine Providers
• COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Webpage
• ^New Vaccine Temperature Monitoring Standards
• Provider Training

Board of Pharmacy

• COVID-19 Response Efforts (Updated March 23, 2021)
• COVID-19 Vaccine Storage and Temperature Monitoring  
• Pharmacy Technician Administration of Vaccines during the COVID-19 Pandemic (Updated December 11)
• Administration of COVID-19 Vaccines during the COVID-19 Pandemic (Updated December 11)
• SPEED (Special Projects for Equitable and Efficient Distribution)Program for mAbs

Pharmacy Preparation Resources

• Phase 2D Guidance
• COVID-19 Vaccine Program Guidance for Vaccine Providers Working with Ohio Employers
• Appointment Scheduling Platforms
• Pre-vaccination Screening Form
• COVID-19 Provider Training Attestation ODH
• Temperature Logs Farenheit
• Temperature Logs Celsius
• Moderna Vaccine Transportation Guidance
• Ohio’s ImpactSIIS Vaccine Database
• ImpactSIIS Reporting FAQs (includes patient codes to be included in each vaccine report)

Vaccine Manufacturer Updates

Moderna

• CDC Moderna Vaccine Hub
• Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Standing Order
• Moderna EUA for Patients and Caregivers   

Pfizer-BioNTech

• CDC Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Hub
• Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Standing Order
• Pfizer EUA for Patients and Caregivers
• Fact Sheet for Emergency Use Authorized of the Pfizer-Biontech COVID-19 Vaccine

Janssen/Johnson and Johnson

• CDC Janssen/J&J Vaccine Hub
• Janssen/J&J Vaccine Standing Order
• Janssen/J&J EUA for Patients and Caregivers

Billing Resources

• COVID-19 Vaccine and Billing Guidance NCPA
• CMS Enrollment for Administering COVID-19 Vaccine Shots
• Coding for COVID-19 Vaccine Shots
• ODH Billing Frequently Asked Questions COVID-19 Vaccine
• Medicare COVID-19 Vaccine Shot Payment
• SNF: Enforcement Discretion Relating to Certain Pharmacy Billing
• Beneficiary Incentives for COVID-19 Vaccine Shots
• CMS Quality Reporting for COVID-19 Vaccine Shots
• Enrolling as a Pharmacy Provider to bill for a COVID-19 vaccine under Medicare Part B
  • Online PECOS enrollment form
  • Hard Copy Enrollment Application
• Reimbursement for Administration of COVID-19 Vaccine(s)- What We Know
• NCPDP Emergency Preparedness Guidance Covid 19 Vaccines
• APhA/NCPA Billing Issues Report Form

Patient Facing Resources

• ^NEW12 Steps for Getting a Pharmacy COVID-19 Shot
• CDC Patient Education Resource
• V-safe Vaccination Health Checker for patients to communicate COVID-19 vaccine related side-effects to the CDC
• Talking to Patients about COVID-19 Vaccines
• Making a Strong Recommendation for COVID-19 Vaccination
• Answering Patients' Questions  
• Understanding Vaccine Hesitancy
• Vaccinate with Confidence

Federal Guidance

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

• HHS User Guide for Pharmacists Toolkit
• CMS COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkits
• PREP Act Fact Sheet  Expanding the COVID-19 vaccination workforce
• Seventh Amendment to Declaration Under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act for Medical Countermeasures Against COVID–19
• HHS PREP Act Declaration Amendment clarifying pharmacist, pharmacy intern and pharmacy technicians training and CPR requirement. (Updated December 3)
• HHS Advisory Opinion on the PREP Act (Updated October 22)
• HHS announcement authorizing pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns to administer childhood and COVID-19 vaccinations and testing (Updated October 20)
• HHS announcing the Trump Administration Takes Action to Expand Access to COVID-19 Vaccines authorizing pharmacists to order and administer COVID-19 vaccines and pharmacy interns to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. (Updated September 9)
• Information on Operation Warp Speed

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• Vaccine Communication Toolkit
• Ensuring the Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States
• Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination
• CDC Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients with Preexisting Conditions
• Vaccine Recommendations by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
• Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit
• COVID-19 Vaccine Training Module
• COVID-19 Vaccination Training Programs and Reference Materials for Healthcare Professionals
• Understanding and Explaining mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
• Product Information Guide for COVID-19 Vaccines and Associated Products

Food and Drug Administration

• FDA Statement on Following the Authorized Dosing Schedules for COVID-19 Vaccines 
• COVID-19 Information Webpage

Advocacy Updates/Association Resources

APhA

• COVID-19 Vaccine Summary Chart
• Reimbursement for Administration of COVID-19 Vaccine(s) - What We Know
• Minimizing COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Variability
• COVID-19 Vaccine Development and Approval
• Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccination in Immunocompromised Patients
• Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy and Lactation
• Key Points About COVID-19 Vaccines
• Authority to Immunize Against COVID-19    
• Vaccine Confidence Resources 

ASHP

• 7 Essential Elements of Successful Mass COVID-19 Immunization Programs
• Essential Elements of a Successful Mass Immunization Program
• For Patients: Which Vaccine is Right For My Community?  
• Addressing Misinformation About the Effectiveness of the J&J COVID-19 Vaccine
• COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Tracking Table (Update March 3, 2021)
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Security, Storage, and Handling Resource Guide
• ASHP Principles for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution, Allocation, and Mass Immunization
• ASHP COVID-19 Vaccine Planning Tool
• COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ

NCPA

• Immunization FAQs
• No Excuses Immunization Toolkit

Other Resources

• OCCP Vaccine Confidence Position Paper - OPA Endorsed_06152021
• Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting
• CMS COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit
• ^New Learning from Errors with the New COVID-19 Vaccines
• ^{New COVID-19 vaccine promotion video}