COVID-19 Vaccine Webinar Series
COVID-19 vaccine recommendations have been updated as of October 3, 2023 to add 2023-2024 updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine. The content on this page will be updated to align with the new recommendations. Learn more.
CDC is offering a series of brief (15-20 minute) webinars addressing topics around COVID-19 vaccination. These interactive, web-based training modules offer a real-world perspective on different issues around COVID-19 vaccines. Topics range from routine clinical and vaccine safety information to guidance for on-site clinic vaccination activities and having conversations with vaccine recipients. Each webinar includes self-test practice questions and lists additional resources related to the topic discussed.
Audience
Immunization providers: Physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, physician assistants, DoD paraprofessionals, medical students, state and local immunization programs, and others authorized to prepare and administer COVID-19 vaccine.
Continuing Education
Continuing Education is no longer available for this series.
Topic
Topic
Description
Description
Key Additional Resources
Key Additional Resources
This module discusses recommendations for a bivalent COVID-19 booster dose, the interim COVID-19 immunization schedule to date, COVID-19 vaccine products, and recommended actions for addressing bivalent and monovalent COVID-19 vaccine administration errors.
Purpose: To describe and apply bivalent COVID-19 booster recommendations.
This module discusses recommendations for a bivalent COVID-19 booster dose, the interim COVID-19 immunization schedule to date, COVID-19 vaccine products, and recommended actions for addressing bivalent and monovalent COVID-19 vaccine administration errors.
Purpose: To describe and apply bivalent COVID-19 booster recommendations.
This module discusses how to determine the expiration date, beyond-use date, and beyond-use time; when to use the expiration date and when to use the beyond-use date; and where to find comprehensive vaccine storage and preparation resources for clinical staff.
Purpose: To differentiate the expiration date and beyond-use date or time and apply best practices to assure vaccine is given safely and effectively.
This module discusses how to determine the expiration date, beyond-use date, and beyond-use time; when to use the expiration date and when to use the beyond-use date; and where to find comprehensive vaccine storage and preparation resources for clinical staff.
Purpose: To differentiate the expiration date and beyond-use date or time and apply best practices to assure vaccine is given safely and effectively.
- 2021–2022 Influenza Season Vaccine Label Examples
- Vaccine Label Examples
- U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information
- Beyond-Use Date (BUD) video
- Multidose Vial (MDV) video
- Reconstitute Lyophilized Vaccine video
- CDC Immunization Education and Training
- Immunization Action Coalition’s Vaccines with Diluents: How to Use Them
- Manufacturer package inserts
- EUA Fact Sheets for Healthcare Providers
- 2021–2022 Influenza Season Vaccine Label Examples
- Vaccine Label Examples
- U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information
- Beyond-Use Date (BUD) video
- Multidose Vial (MDV) video
- Reconstitute Lyophilized Vaccine video
- CDC Immunization Education and Training
- Immunization Action Coalition’s Vaccines with Diluents: How to Use Them
- Manufacturer package inserts
- EUA Fact Sheets for Healthcare Providers
This module discusses simultaneous administration or co-administration of vaccines. This is an important clinical strategy because it helps ensure patients receive all vaccines they need are up-to-date.
Purpose: To review the clinical considerations, best practices and clinical resources for simultaneous administration.
This module discusses simultaneous administration or co-administration of vaccines. This is an important clinical strategy because it helps ensure patients receive all vaccines they need are up-to-date.
Purpose: To review the clinical considerations, best practices and clinical resources for simultaneous administration.
U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information
Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines Currently Authorized in the U.S.
Vaccine Administration: Needle Gauge and Length (You Call the Shots)
Vaccine Administration: Intramuscular (IM) injections: Adults 19 years of age and older (cdc.gov)
U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information
Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines Currently Authorized in the U.S.
Vaccine Administration: Needle Gauge and Length (You Call the Shots)
Vaccine Administration: Intramuscular (IM) injections: Adults 19 years of age and older (cdc.gov)
This module discusses how to become a COVID-19 vaccination provider and how to comply with COVID-19 vaccination program requirements. Learning about how COVID-19 vaccines work allows healthcare workers to better educate their patients during the vaccination appointment.
Purpose: To discuss essential information about COVID-19 vaccines and what is necessary to become a COVID-19 vaccinator.
This module discusses how to become a COVID-19 vaccination provider and how to comply with COVID-19 vaccination program requirements. Learning about how COVID-19 vaccines work allows healthcare workers to better educate their patients during the vaccination appointment.
Purpose: To discuss essential information about COVID-19 vaccines and what is necessary to become a COVID-19 vaccinator.
How to Enroll as a COVID-19 Vaccination Provider
CARES Act Provider Relief Fund: For Providers
U.S COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information
CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program Provider Requirements and Support
COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Research
CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Training Modules
Prevaccination Checklist for COVID-19 Vaccines
V-safe After Vaccination Health Checker
Vaccines.gov: COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Jurisdictions and Healthcare Providers
How to Enroll as a COVID-19 Vaccination Provider
CARES Act Provider Relief Fund: For Providers
U.S COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information
CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program Provider Requirements and Support
COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Research
CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Training Modules
Prevaccination Checklist for COVID-19 Vaccines
V-safe After Vaccination Health Checker
Vaccines.gov: COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Jurisdictions and Healthcare Providers
This module reviews multiple aspects of vaccine safety so that healthcare professionals can educate their patients and answer questions. Vaccine life cycle and safety monitoring is described throughout as well as how adverse events are monitored and reported. Finally, the roles of federal agencies in monitoring vaccine safety is also discussed.
Purpose: To understand the systems that are in place to ensure vaccine safety.
This module reviews multiple aspects of vaccine safety so that healthcare professionals can educate their patients and answer questions. Vaccine life cycle and safety monitoring is described throughout as well as how adverse events are monitored and reported. Finally, the roles of federal agencies in monitoring vaccine safety is also discussed.
Purpose: To understand the systems that are in place to ensure vaccine safety.
This module discusses how healthcare professionals can apply best practices to store and transport vaccines once they are received. Best practices include maintaining cold chain through staff training and establishing a standard operating procedure. Special considerations related to transporting and preparing vaccines are also shared.
Purpose: To understand how to properly store, handle and transport vaccines so that vaccines remain safe and effective.
This module discusses how healthcare professionals can apply best practices to store and transport vaccines once they are received. Best practices include maintaining cold chain through staff training and establishing a standard operating procedure. Special considerations related to transporting and preparing vaccines are also shared.
Purpose: To understand how to properly store, handle and transport vaccines so that vaccines remain safe and effective.
This module discusses how healthcare professionals can successfully host an off-site COVID-19 vaccination clinic. Considerations address preventing exposure to SARS-CoV2, optimizing limited vaccine supply, and maximizing the number of patients going through the clinic.
Purpose: To apply considerations for hosting off-site COVID-19 vaccination clinics so that these vaccination clinics are as effective as possible.
This module discusses how healthcare professionals can successfully host an off-site COVID-19 vaccination clinic. Considerations address preventing exposure to SARS-CoV2, optimizing limited vaccine supply, and maximizing the number of patients going through the clinic.
Purpose: To apply considerations for hosting off-site COVID-19 vaccination clinics so that these vaccination clinics are as effective as possible.
Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines Currently Authorized in the U.S.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Specific Groups
U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information
Guidance for Planning Vaccination Clinics Held at Satellite, Temporary or Off-Site Locations
Considerations for Planning Curbside/Drive-Through Vaccination Clinics
Resources for Hosting a Vaccination Clinic
Satellite, Temporary, and Off-Site Vaccination Clinic Supply Checklists
Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines Currently Authorized in the U.S.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Specific Groups
U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information
Guidance for Planning Vaccination Clinics Held at Satellite, Temporary or Off-Site Locations
Considerations for Planning Curbside/Drive-Through Vaccination Clinics
Resources for Hosting a Vaccination Clinic
Satellite, Temporary, and Off-Site Vaccination Clinic Supply Checklists
This module describes how healthcare professionals can effectively use off-site clinics as part of their vaccination strategy. Four phases of planning and hosting an off-site vaccination clinic are discussed. Recommended practices for planning and executing off-site vaccination clinics are included for each phase.
Purpose: To learn recommendations for planning and hosting effective off-site vaccinations clinics.
This module describes how healthcare professionals can effectively use off-site clinics as part of their vaccination strategy. Four phases of planning and hosting an off-site vaccination clinic are discussed. Recommended practices for planning and executing off-site vaccination clinics are included for each phase.
Purpose: To learn recommendations for planning and hosting effective off-site vaccinations clinics.
Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines Currently Authorized in the U.S.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Specific Groups
Guidance for Planning Vaccination Clinics Held at Satellite, Temporary or Off-Site Locations
Considerations for Planning Curbside/Drive-Through Vaccination Clinics
Resources for Hosting a Vaccination Clinic
Satellite, Temporary, and Off-Site Vaccination Clinic Supply Checklists
Ten Principles for Holding a Safe Vaccination Clinic
Infection Control Guidance for Healthcare Professionals about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Timing and Spacing of Routine Vaccines
Planning Activities for Temporary, Satellite, or Off-Site Vaccination Clinics
Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines Currently Authorized in the U.S.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Specific Groups
Guidance for Planning Vaccination Clinics Held at Satellite, Temporary or Off-Site Locations
Considerations for Planning Curbside/Drive-Through Vaccination Clinics
Resources for Hosting a Vaccination Clinic
Satellite, Temporary, and Off-Site Vaccination Clinic Supply Checklists
Ten Principles for Holding a Safe Vaccination Clinic
Infection Control Guidance for Healthcare Professionals about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Timing and Spacing of Routine Vaccines
Planning Activities for Temporary, Satellite, or Off-Site Vaccination Clinics
This module reviews how healthcare professionals can utilize best practices to prevent common errors in vaccine administration. Causes that lead to common vaccine administration errors are addressed as well as different error types and how to prevent them.
Purpose: To recognize common vaccine administration errors and learn how to prevent them from occurring.
This module reviews how healthcare professionals can utilize best practices to prevent common errors in vaccine administration. Causes that lead to common vaccine administration errors are addressed as well as different error types and how to prevent them.
Purpose: To recognize common vaccine administration errors and learn how to prevent them from occurring.
Pink Book: Vaccine Administration
COVID-19 Vaccines Emergency Use Authorization
How to Enroll as a COVID-19 Vaccination Provider
You Call the Shots: Vaccine Administration Training Course
U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information
Vaccine Administration: Preventing Vaccine Administration Errors (You Call the Shots)
Vaccine Administration: Needle Gauge and Length (You Call the Shots)
Pink Book: Vaccine Administration
COVID-19 Vaccines Emergency Use Authorization
How to Enroll as a COVID-19 Vaccination Provider
You Call the Shots: Vaccine Administration Training Course
U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information
Vaccine Administration: Preventing Vaccine Administration Errors (You Call the Shots)
Vaccine Administration: Needle Gauge and Length (You Call the Shots)
This module shares adolescent specific strategies for pain management and vaccine administration best practices. Managing and preventing syncope after vaccination is also important with adolescent patients.
Purpose: To apply a planned approach to decreasing adolescents’ anxiety before, during and after immunization as well as minimizing pain from the injection.
This module shares adolescent specific strategies for pain management and vaccine administration best practices. Managing and preventing syncope after vaccination is also important with adolescent patients.
Purpose: To apply a planned approach to decreasing adolescents’ anxiety before, during and after immunization as well as minimizing pain from the injection.
U.S COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information
Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Children and Teens
Pink Book: Vaccine Administration
Vaccine Administration: Needle Gauge and Length (You Call the Shots)
Vaccines for Your Children: Before, During, and After Shots
Fainting (Syncope) after Vaccination
Vaccinate with Confidence: Routinely Recommended Vaccines
U.S COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information
Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Children and Teens
Pink Book: Vaccine Administration
Vaccine Administration: Needle Gauge and Length (You Call the Shots)
Vaccines for Your Children: Before, During, and After Shots
Fainting (Syncope) after Vaccination
Vaccinate with Confidence: Routinely Recommended Vaccines
- CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit
- CDC Pink Book
- CDC Pink Book Webinar Series
- You Call the Shots: Web-based Training Courses
- CDC Immunization Schedules
- Resources for Healthcare Providers about Immunizations Schedules
- Vaccine Administration Resource Library
- Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)