COVID Vaccination Info - HAN - Chicago Health Alert Network

Interested in becoming a COVID-19 Vaccine Provider?

Please follow the steps below to enroll.

A printable guide to enrollment can be downloaded here a web version is available here.

Please note: Completion of COVID-19 vaccine enrollment does not guarantee a facility will receive COVID-19 vaccine. Doses will be allocated based on vaccine availability, vaccine storage capacity, and facilities serving priority groups as defined by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP).

Important note for Hospitals: Hospitals that previously enrolled sites in REDCap do not need to complete the COVID-19 provider enrollment in I-CARE. CDPH completed the COVID-19 enrollment in I-CARE for these sites.

COVID 19 Vaccination General Information

Please see the following documents for more information about the COVID Vaccination Program

Vaccinating Persons with History of Allergies

CDC has issued an MMWR on anaphylaxis reactions for the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine. 21 cases of anaphylaxis are reported of a total of 1,893,360 vaccine doses administered. 17 of these 21 had a history of allergies or allergic reaction and 7 of these had a history of anaphylaxis. 71% of reported anaphylaxis episodes occurred within the first 15 minutes of vaccination. Read the full report here.

Find full considerations from CDC here including detailed updated information on clinical considerations. Guidelines were updated by CDC on 2/10/21 - including clarifications on contraindications and precautions, information on delayed injection-site reactions and updated quaratine guidance for people who have completed vaccination.

Resources and Information for Vaccine Providers

NEW: For updates regarding billing in IL and for IL medicaid patients.

Information on Operation Warp Speed (HHS site)

Post Vaccine Considerations for Healthcare Personnel - Side effect or COVID-19 symptoms?

Preparing for the Potential Management of Anaphylaxis at COVID-19 Vaccination Sites

Pre-vaccination checklist for COVID 19 Vaccines

COVID-19 Vaccine Temperature Log - Fahrenheit

COVID-19 Vaccine Temperature Log - Celsius

ACIP has issued vaccine priority guidance for phase 1b, 1c, and 2. Find full recommendations here.

Chicago has published vaccine priority phases based on Illinois and ACIP guidance. Find updated details on Vaccine priority in Chicago on our website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Health Alerts

HAN Alert - COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization Considerations for Healthcare Personnel, Issued Nov 25, 2020 -- Please also see Dec 28, 2020 HAN for updated information
HAN Alert - Urgent COVID-19 Updated, Issued Dec 12, 2020
HAN Alert - Public Health Order Amendment and Hospital Visitation Recommendations by COVID-19 Risk Level - Issued Dec 16, 2020
HAN Alert - Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Update - Issued Dec 19, 2020
HAN - Alert- COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization Considerations for the Next Phases of Chicago’s Vaccine Allocation - Issued Dec 28, 2020
HAN - Alert- CDPH message to Chicago Hospitals and Outpatient Clinics about increasing capacity to vaccinate health care personnel in 1a vaccine priority - Issued Jan 8, 2021
HAN - Alert- Interim Guidance: Use of Excess Supply of COVID-19 Vaccine at Hospital and Outpatient Centers - Issued Jan 13, 2021
HAN - Alert- Phase 1B of COVID-19 Vaccination Begins in Chicago on January 25, 2021 - Issued Jan 19, 2021
NEW- HAN - Alert- Updates to CDC mRNA Vaccine Guidance and Reminder that Phase 1B starts TODAY - Issued Jan 25, 2021

Pages available for specific COVID-19 Vaccines

For Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Information please click here.

For Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Information please click here.

For Johnson & Johnson Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Information please click here.

Announcements

The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine was officially granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the FDA on February 27, 2021 and recommended by the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on February 28, 2021. Find J&J specific materials linked above.

NEW: Product Information Guide (v7 issued March 2, 2021)

NEW COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Videos

Race/Ethnicity Reporting Updates (2/16/21)

Quick Provider Ordering Tips (2/16/21)

VaccineFinder Inventory Reporting in 3 Easy Steps (2/16/21)

Instructions on signing up for ZocDoc (2/8/2021)

Weekly Vaccine Data and Phase Update (coming soon)

On February 10, Governor Pritzker announced expanding phase 1b to those with underlying conditions. In Chicago, while we are making steady progress vaccinating people in phase 1a and phase 1b, at this time we are not being supplied enough doses to expand phase 1b to include those with underlying conditions, unless they are over the age of 65 years. Read more details in the press release and learn more about Chicago’s vaccination phases here.

Phase 1b of vaccination in Chicago includes people 65 and above, but with special attention to people > age 75 or those with underlying medical conditions. Chicago is officially moving into phase 1b starting on Monday, January 25, but vaccine supply continues to be limited.

CDPH has compiled a provider toolkit which can be used to engage patients and employees eligible for vaccine. Find here under the "toolkits" tab.

NEW CDPH Provider Update - issued Jan 28, 2021

Covid-19 Vaccination Chicago Provider Letter from CDPH - posted 12/18/2020

See the CDC site for updated reporting on total administered vaccine doses in the USA.

COVID-19 Vaccine Contact Information

Please direct all questions to COVID19vaccine@cityofchicago.org.

Please visit the Illinois Department of Public Health I-CARE website for information on enrolling a facility or individual in I-CARE: https://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/prevention-wellness/immunization/icare

For information on the vaccine please go to: www.chicago.gov/covidvax.