Noontime Knowledge-Ensuring Proper COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

Michigan Dept of Health & Human Services sent this bulletin at 04/05/2021 01:55 PM EDT

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Hello Immunization Partners,

We wanted to let you know about an upcoming educational opportunity. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will be hosting “Noontime Knowledge” this Thursday April 8, 2021 at 12:00p.m. Our topic for this session will be “Ensuring Proper COVID-19 Vaccine Administration,” which will include information on COVID-19 vaccine preparation. This will be a 15-20 minute update with 10-15 minutes for questions.   

Prior to this week’s update, we would like to provide you with the following resources:

Pfizer Specific Materials:

Moderna Specific Materials:
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine: Vaccine Preparation and Administration Summary (cdc.gov)

Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Specific Materials:
Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson): Vaccine Preparation and Administration Summary (cdc.gov)

CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Training and Clinic Materials:
Vaccine Administration Resource Library | CDC

COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Errors and Deviations:
COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Errors and Deviations (cdc.gov)

CDC Vaccine Administration Needle Gauge and Length Job Aid:
Vaccine Administration: Needle Gauge and Length (cdc.gov)

Zoom link for April 8, 2021:

Please see the attached flyer for additional details! This opportunity is open to health care workers and COVID-19 providers, as well as those who work or volunteer in health care. You do not need to register ahead of time and no CEUs will be offered.  

Thank you for all your hard work to protect Michiganders from vaccine-preventable diseases!

-The Immunization Nurse Education Team,
Andrea, Heidi, Maria, and Terri