Special Populations

COVID-19 Vaccines: Special Populations

Featured Updates: Adolescents & Children

FDA’s COVID-19 Vaccines webpage includes the latest health care provider facts sheets for vaccine products authorized and approved for children ages 6 months and above.
CDC's Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines Currently Authorized in the United States – Vaccination of Children and Adolescents outlines the latest guidance for the use of COVID-19 vaccines in this population.
Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccination in Adolescents and Children (July 7, 2022)
Reference this FAQ about the use and safety of COVID-19 vaccines in children and adolescents, including key differences in the administration and formulations of the pediatric-indicated vaccines. (APhA Know the Facts – (HTML)
CDC's Covid-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens is an informative webpage you can share with patients.
APhA Education During COVID-19: Pharmacy-based Immunizations for Pediatric Patients (October 1, 2020)
This new program meets the minimum 2 hours of ACPE-accredited, immunization-related CPE required in HHS’s authorization under the Prep Act. (CPE)
CDC's Clinical Considerations for Myocarditis and Pericarditis after Receipt of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Among Adolescents and Young Adults provides background on this reported adverse events and recommendations for clinicians.
CDC’s Information for Pediatric Healthcare Providers includes a section on maintaining childhood immunizations and well-child care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CDC’s How Schools Can Support COVID-19 Vaccination provides action steps school leaders can take to support COVID-19 vaccine uptake and improve health literacy among staff, students, and families in their community.

Featured Updates: Immunocompromised Individuals

Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccination in Immunocompromised Patients (October 18, 2023)
Reference this FAQ about the use and safety of COVID-19 vaccines vaccine in immunocompromised individuals, including key differences in dosing schedules. (APhA Know the Facts – HTML)

COVID-19 Vaccines