As long-term care communities increasingly have access to the COVID-19 vaccine for staff and residents, many of you have contacted us with questions regarding safety, administration, development and more. Because there is so much misinformation, we want to ensure you have the proper and most up-to-date resources so that you can best serve your residents. Here are a few that will help provide answers to many of those frequently asked questions:

CDC Answering Patients’ Questions

CDC Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination

Immunization Action Coalition

Emergency Use Authorization for Vaccines Explained

Pfizer vaccine EUA Fact Sheet for Patients

Pfizer vaccine EUA Fact Sheet for Providers

Moderna EUA Fact sheet for healthcare providers

Moderna EUA Fact sheet for patients

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Questions and Answers about the COVID-19 Vaccine for PALTC Staff, Patients, Residents and Family Members

If you have additional questions, please contact the pharmacy.