On Friday, December 18, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a second COVID-19 vaccine. On Sunday, December 20, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) approved an interim recommendation on the use of this approved vaccine. The CDC and CMS have published multiple updated resources and information for health care providers on the COVID-19 vaccine.

• The CDC materials for health care professionals preparing for COVID-19 vaccination includes training modules, reference materials for patient education and a storage and handling toolkit.
• CMS has published an updated provider toolkit for health care providers on coverage and reimbursement of COVID-19 vaccines and administration for Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and basic health insurance plans.
• CMS Toolkits — COVID-19 Vaccine Policies and Guidance.
• CMS Codes — COVID-19 Vaccines and Monoclonal Antibodies.
• CDC — COVID-19 Vaccination Reporting Data Systems.
• CDC — V-safe After Vaccination Health Checker.