COVID-19 Vaccines for Teachers, School Staff, and Childcare Workers
COVID-19 Vaccines for Teachers, School Staff, and Childcare Workers
School and Childcare Staff Are Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccination
March was National School and Childcare Staff COVID-19 Vaccination Month. Although this special month has passed, US teachers, school staff, and childcare workers in pre-K-12 schools and childcare programs remain eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
Who can get vaccinated?
- Teachers and staff in
- Pre-K–12 schools
- Childcare centers
- Head Start and Early Head Start programs
- Part C Early Interventionexternal icon programs
- Licensed childcare providers, including center-based and family care providers and home visitors
- Classroom aides
- Bus drivers
- Janitors
- Counselors
- Administration staff
- Cafeteria workers
- Substitute teachers
How do I schedule a vaccination appointment?
Teachers, school staff, and childcare workers who are interested in getting vaccinated should
- Visit VaccineFinder.orgexternal icon to find out where vaccine is available in your community.
- Contact your state health department’s website to find additional providers in your area.
Visit CDC’s Schools and Child Care Programs page for more information on school reopening and strategies to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Common questions:
- Will I be required to get vaccinated for work?
- Are COVID-19 vaccines safe?
- Can a COVID-19 vaccine make me sick with COVID-19?
- Do I need to wear a mask and avoid close contact with others after I am vaccinated?
- How can I report vaccine side effects?
- Do I still need a vaccine if I already had COVID-19?
- How many shots of COVID-19 vaccine will be needed?
- What can my employer do to manage staff experiencing vaccine side effects?