From the ND Department of Health - Pediatric Info

Below are educational materials and learning opportunities regarding the new pediatric COVID-19 vaccines.

• Attached are key messages from CDC.
• Below is a list of CDC resources and upcoming informational activities related to the recommendation:

• CDC COCA Webinar: Recommendations for Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series in Children 6 Months through 5 Years Old

• Wednesday, June 22nd at 1 pm (CST)
• The webinar will be archived for viewing at a later date.

• Pfizer standing Orders
• Moderna standing orders
• COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens | CDC
• Resources to Promote the COVID-19 Vaccine for Children & Teens | CDC
• Clinical Guidance for COVID-19 Vaccination | CDC (please read through the clinical guidance, as there are many updates/clarifications)

• Brown University School of Public Health has an excellent tip sheet for talking with parents about vaccination.
• Your Local Epidemiologist has a few blog posts regarding vaccination of children <5.
• The American Academy of Pediatrics has a good Q and A for providers.
• Moderna healthcare provider webinars
• Public Health Collaborative Toolkit: Children and COVID-19 Vaccine

Vaccines.gov now includes a search for vaccines for children younger than 5. Please be sure to update your clinic’s availability of this vaccine.