ITCA TEC offers technical assistance for vaccine awareness and promotion efforts for Arizona, Nevada, and Utah member Tribes.
- Program evaluation
- Vaccine needs assessments
- Vaccine promotion strategies
Vaccine Promotion Toolkit
The purpose of the Vaccine Promotion Toolkit is to provide information about vaccinations for vaccine-preventable diseases. The intent of the information is to raise awareness and provide messaging to help promote community health. We encourage you to help spread accurate vaccination information by using the provided resources within this toolkit. All items can be tailored with Tribal content to use as posters, flyers, and social media posts.
In this toolkit:
- COVID-19 Vaccination
- Flu Vaccination
- Shingles Vaccination
- Hepatitis A & B Vaccinations
- HPV Vaccination
- Social Media Messaging
- Posters
For toolkit questions or design personalization, contact cassandra.robinson@itcaonline.com
Recommended Vaccine Schedule
The recommended vaccine schedule lays out the best times to get certain vaccinations. The links provide information on:
- Types of vaccines and the diseases they protect against
- When and how many vaccines are administered
- Recommendations for people with medical conditions
Visit Indian Health Service (IHS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for more vaccine information at:
- Immunization and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases | Division of Epidemiology and Disease Prevention (ihs.gov)
- Vaccine-Preventable Diseases | CDC
Corona Virus Disease 19 (COVID-19) Vaccine Resources
IHS COVID-19 Vaccine Promotion Material
The IHS has developed COVID-19 vaccine confidence materials. These documents provide information about the vaccines. Materials can be used to address concerns and promote vaccine uptake. The materials also reflect environments where American Indians and Alaska Natives dwell. Flyers and sign designs can be downloaded from https://www.ihs.gov/vaccine/
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Vaccine Myth Buster
The CDC Myth and Facts page addresses common misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines. It provides answers to questions most asked about the vaccine. Included in the document:
- Vaccine ingredients
- Safety
- Effectiveness
- Side effects
How Messenger RNA (mRNA) COVID-19 Vaccines Work
Understanding vaccines can be difficult and confusing. This flyer provides an easy way to understand how mRNA vaccines work. It can be printed to be posted in clinics or as a handout. The flier can also be used in media postings.
COVID-19 Vaccine Schedules
The COVID-19 schedule recommends vaccination for people 6 months old and older. The schedule considers age, medical conditions, and type of vaccine. The document includes schedules for:
- Moderna
- Pfizer-BionTech
- Novavax
COVID-19 Vaccine Standing Orders
The COVID-19 vaccine standing order is for health workers administering the vaccine. The standing order includes:
- Procedures and Administration
- Clinical Considerations
- Contraindications and Precautions
- Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Standing Orders
Pfizer-BionTech COVID-19 Vaccine Standing Orders by Age Group
6 Months to 4 Years of Age
5 to 11 Years of Age
12 Years of Age and Older