Coronavirus Vaccine Resources

These COVID-19 vaccination resources reflect ACP's guidance in the realms of clinical, public, and ethical policy, as well as educational materials and recent developments concerning COVID-19 vaccines and their distribution.

COVID-19 Forums

Presented by The American College of Physicians and Annals of Internal Medicine, these virtual forums feature a panel of experts providing practical information related to what physicians and other health care professionals need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine.

• COVID Forum 5: Evaluation and Care of Patients With Persistent Symptoms Following Acute SARS-CoV-2 Infection 6/11/2021
• Vaccine Forum 4: Practical Clinical Considerations 3/26/2021
• Vaccine Forum 3: Allocation & Distribution 1/25/2021
• Vaccine Forum 2: Promoting Vaccination 12/21/2020
• Vaccine Forum 1: What Physicians Need to Know 11/17/2020

ACP Advocating for Physician Offices on COVID-19 Vaccines

As the federal government has been working on how to best distribute COVID-19 vaccines to physician offices, ACP has been advocating on behalf of our members to make it easier for them to administer vaccines directly to their patients. Published May 21, 2021.

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As the COVID-19 vaccines roll out, physicians are spending hours of time counseling their patients with questions about the vaccines. However, since many physician offices are not administering the vaccines directly, much of that time is not being reimbursed. ACP is advocating with Medicare to improve reimbursement to physicians for vaccine counseling. Published March 19, 2021.

Read more Read ACP's letter to CMS

Latest from Annals of Internal Medicine

• Symptoms After COVID-19 Vaccination in Patients With Persistent Symptoms After Acute Infection: A Case Series​ 5/25/2021
• Administration of a Second Dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine After an Immediate Hypersensitivity Reaction With the First Dose: Two Case Reports​ 4/6/2021
• Risk Compensation and COVID-19 Vaccines​ 3/2/2021
• Addressing Mistrust About COVID-19 Vaccines Among Patients of Color​ 2/9/2021
• Preparing for COVID-19 Vaccination: A Call to Action for Clinicians on Immunization Information Systems 2/2/2021
• SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines: Much Accomplished, Much to Learn 1/19/2021
• U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Challenges Go Beyond Supply 1/5/2021
• Speed Versus Efficacy: Quantifying Potential Tradeoffs in COVID-19 Vaccine Deployment 1/5/2021
• A Public Health COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy to Maximize the Health Gains for Every Single Vaccine Dose 1/5/2021
• Alternative Dose Allocation Strategies to Increase Benefits From Constrained COVID-19 Vaccine Supply 1/5/2021

More Annals of Internal Medicine vaccination content.

Clinical & Public Policy

• ACP Statement on Global COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution and Allocation: On Being Ethical and Practical 6/9/2021
• ACP Policy Statement on the Provision, Distribution, and Payment of COVID-19 Vaccines 1/12/2021
• ACP Policy Statement on Wearing Masks in Community Settings 1/11/2021
• ACP Supports ACIP Recommendation for Second COVID-19 Vaccine 12/22/2020
• ACP Supports ACIP Recommendation for COVID-19 Vaccination 12/15/2020
• Ethical Allocation of Vaccines During Pandemics Including COVID-19 11/23/2020

COVID-19: An ACP Physician's Guide

This ACP-produced resource can be easily accessed on handheld devices and provides a clinical overview of infection control and patient care guidance. A section dedicated to vaccination is now included. CME credit and MOC points available.

COVID-19 Vaccine Practice Management

• Billing codes for administering COVID-19 vaccinations
• Vaccination resources as employers and for communicating with patients

COVID-19 Vaccination Advocacy

• StatementStatement Following CDC ACIP Meeting from Nation’s Leading Doctors, Nurses and Public Health Leaders on Benefits of Vaccination 6/23/2021
• Member Communication on ACP COVID-19 Update: J&J Vaccine 4/15/2021
• LetterACP Letter to CMS on COVID-19 Vaccine Counseling 3/16/2021
• StatementACP Supports ACIP Recommendation for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine 3/2/2021
• StatementACP Expresses Support for Legislation to Increase Health Care Access and Combat the COVID-19 Pandemic 2/10/2021
• StatementACP Supports Plan Outlined by President-elect Biden to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic with Focus on Helping Those Underserved 1/15/2021
• StatementACP Urges Ethical Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccines, Says Medical Need Should Govern Prioritization 1/13/2021
• StatementACP Makes Recommendations on COVID-19 Vaccine Provision, Distribution and Payment 1/12/2021
• LetterSign-On Letter to National Governors Association Urging Enhanced Collaboration with Community Based Primary Care Physicians 12/23/2020
• LetterACP Letter to United Health Care on Efforts to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic 12/22/2020
• LetterACP Letter to NAIC on Efforts to Address COVID-19 Pandemic 12/16/2020
• StatementInternists Support Framework for the Ethical Allocation of COVID-19 and Other Vaccines During Pandemic 11/24/2020
• LetterJoint Letter Regarding Safe COVID Vaccines from Operation Warp Speed 11/17/2020
• LetterJoint Letter Requesting COVID-19 Vaccines Follow Existing FDA Standards 9/17/2020
• LetterGroup of Six Letter to Congressional Leaders on Immunization Infrastructure and COVID-19 Vaccine Development 9/10/2020
• LetterJoint Letter Requesting COVID-19 Vaccines Follow Existing FDA Standards 9/17/2020
• LetterGroup of Six Letter to Congressional Leaders on Immunization Infrastructure and COVID-19 Vaccine Development 9/10/2020

COVID-19 Education Toolkits and Materials

Resources to help educate and increase vaccine confidence and support community outreach are available through HHS’s COVID-19 “We Can Do This” Public Education Campaign. Materials come in a variety of languages and formats, providing tailored information for at-risk groups.

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