Updated Vaccine Clinic Toolkit for Long-Term Care Facilities

 

To: Residential care facilities (Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Group Homes, and Intermediate Care Facilities)   From: CDPHE Residential Care Strike Team and Infection Prevention Unit    We have updated our long-term care vaccine clinic toolkit. You can continue to stay up to date with the latest vaccine information/resources in the toolkit by referencing the last updated date in the top right corner of the document.    Summary of Recent Changes: People who previously received antibody products (anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma) as part of COVID-19 treatment, post-exposure prophylaxis, or pre-exposure prophylaxis can be vaccinated at any time; COVID-19 vaccination does not need to be delayed following receipt of monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma.  New data on people in Colorado who have received third doses (boosters) are 12 times less likely to be hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to unvaccinated people, and four times less likely to be hospitalized than those who have been vaccinated, but have not yet received a third dose (booster). Immunocompromised persons 12 or older should get a fourth dose (booster) of either Pfizer or Moderna three months after your third dose for a total of four doses. The recommended interval between the additional primary dose and fourth dose (booster) has changed from five months to three months. Immunocompromised persons that received Johnson & Johnson/J&J vaccine as your primary series, you’ll need an additional primary dose for full protection. You should get a dose of mRNA vaccine 28 days after your primary series dose. You should then get a third dose (booster) of COVID-19 vaccine two months after your second dose, for a total of three doses. An mRNA vaccine is preferred for the booster dose. New guidance for immunocompromised persons who received the Johnson & Johnson/J&J vaccine primary series to receive an additional dose and a booster dose, for a total of 3 doses to be up to date. New section, Get Vaccinated and Stay Up to Date with your COVID-19 Vaccines. Updated Moderna and Pfizer approval letter(s). Added an additional resources section.    Questions can be directed to residentialcarestriketeam@state.co.us.