The National Indian Health Board, in an effort to keep Tribes engaged and informed in the development of a COVID-19 vaccine, offers this platform that contains communications, resources and advocacy materials.
NIHB hosted an informational call on Friday, October 30 to learn more about the Indian Health Service’s (IHS) COVID-19 Pandemic Vaccine Draft Plan which was released October 14. Agency representatives provided an overview of the plan, shared a summary of Tribal comments they have received on it, and outlined an expected timeline for finalizing the plan. Representatives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also joined the call to provide information on the process states are following to submit their vaccine plans, and an update on the progress to date.
Community Health Tools created by the National Indian Health Board.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) V-safe After Vaccination Health Checker – Healthcare systems and providers have a vital role in encouraging COVID-19 vaccine recipients to participate; please see recommended provider/patient script below and attached v-safe information sheet and poster. In addition, CDC’s v-safe web pages provide information on how to register and complete a v-safe health check-in (including step-by-instructions with images), troubleshooting, FAQs, and contact information for technical support. These web pages will be continuously updated with additional resources.
Suggested provider messaging “CDC has created a way for you to report how you feel after COVID-19 vaccination through a smartphone-based tool that uses text messaging and web surveys to check in with you. Here (or in your packet) is a v-safe information sheet with more details and simple instructions to sign up.”
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