COVID-19 Training for Vaccine Providers

Two new COVID-19 vaccines for young children have been authorized by FDA and incorporated into the COVID-19 Vaccine Program by CDC, it is worth reviewing Emergency Use Authorization Fact Sheets and vaccination techniques now.

• Pfizer Maroon Cap (ages 6 months through 4 Years) EUA Fact Sheet for Vaccine Providers
• Pfizer Maroon Cap (ages 6 months through 4 Years) EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers
• English
• Spanish
• Pfizer Maroon Cap (ages 6 months through 4 Years) Letter to Providers


• Moderna vaccine for ages 6 months through 5 years (pink stripe): EUA Fact Sheet for Vaccine Providers
• Moderna vaccine for ages 6 months through 5 years (pink stripe): EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers
• English
• Spanish


• CDC Video: Intramuscular (IM) injections video
• CDC Video: Comfort and restraining techniques for injections of younger children
• CDC Resource: Library of tipsheets on IM injections for all age groups
• Other CDC resources for COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens

Pfizer Maroon Cap (for ages 6 months through 4 years), Pfizer Orange cap (for ages 5-11) and Pfizer Gray Cap (the Do-NOT-Dilute Pfizer for ages 12+) CANNOT be stored in a regular freezer. They can be stored only at ultracold temperatures (-90 to -60oC), or for up to 10 weeks at refrigerator temperatures (2 to 8oC). Once thawed, do not refreeze. See package insert for details.

Moderna for ages 6 months through 5 years is stored like adult Moderna: in the standard freezer (-50 to -15oC) until it expires, with up to 30 days in the refrigerator (2 to 8oC). Once thawed, do not refreeze. See package insert for details.