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 6: Clinical and Public Health Implications of SARS-CoV-2 Immunology 10/12/2021
• 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

Vaccine Requirements

ACP says employers and schools may require vaccines, including those for COVID-19, for health care workers and others against highly transmissible diseases during a public health emergency. Published September 15, 2021.

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Latest from Annals of Internal Medicine

• Population Immunity Against COVID-19 in the United States 9/14/2021
• Assessing COVID-19 Prevention Strategies to Permit the Safe Opening of Residential Colleges in Fall 2021 8/31/2021
• Effect of Immunosuppression on the Immunogenicity of mRNA Vaccines to SARS-CoV-2 8/31/2021
• Mandating COVID-19 Vaccination for Health Care Workers 7/30/2021
• 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

• Approval of ACIP Recommendations for Use of the FDA-Approved Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine 9/1/2021
• 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

• LetterJoint Letter to Administration Leadership Urging Increased Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccines to Office-Based Physicians 10/13/2021
• StatementACP Says Employers and Others Can Require Proof of Vaccinations 9/15/2021
• StatementACP Supports ACIP Recommendation of Full FDA Approval for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine 9/1/2021
• StatementACP Supports ACIP Recommendation for Additional mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Dose and WHO Call for Equitable Global Vaccine Distribution 8/16/2021
• StatementStatement of Strong Medical Consensus for Vaccination of Pregnant Individuals Against COVID-19 8/9/2021
• 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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