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Idaho’s COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee (CVAC) discusses recommendations for sub-priority tiers in each phase of COVID-19 vaccination to advise the Governor. Sub-prioritization in Idaho for each phase is voted on by CVAC and a final decision is made by the Governor. As final approval is given to the priority populations, the determinations will be released to the public.
**Vaccine data dashboard updated
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
The state is working with public health districts, hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and other facilities who will be receiving and administering early vaccine doses.
The estimated timeline for when Idahoans can get a COVID-19 vaccine is now available. When the vaccine is available to your priority group, it is anticipated that you will be able to get the vaccine through normal vaccination locations such as your employer, physician’s office, local public health district, or local pharmacy.
Resources for COVID-19 Vaccine Providers
List of Underlying Medical Conditions that Put People at Greater Risk for COVID-19
COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ – Updated Jan. 15, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ for Long-Term Care Facility Staff Members
How to help — be a volunteer with the Medical Reserve Corp!
Current Prioritization of Groups
- Estimated Timeline for Idahoans to get the COVID-19 Vaccine – Updated Jan. 15, 2021
- Contact your local public health district with COVID-19 vaccine questions – Updated Jan. 15, 2021
- Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee (CVAC) Vaccine Prioritization – Updated Jan. 12, 2021
- Process to Prioritize Groups Summary Document
- NEWS RELEASE – Jan. 12, 2021: Gov. Little updates Idahoans on COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Vaccine Background Information
Benefits of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 vaccination can help keep you from getting COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines are being carefully evaluated in clinical trials and will be authorized or approved only if they are shown to be safe and effective in reducing your chances of getting COVID-19. Based on what we know about vaccines for other diseases, experts believe that getting a COVID-19 vaccine may help keep you from getting seriously ill even if you do get COVID-19. Getting vaccinated yourself may also protect people around you, particularly people at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccination will be an important tool to help stop the COVID-19 pandemic. Wearing masks and social distancing help reduce your chance of being exposed to the virus or spreading it to others, but these measures are difficult to maintain for long periods of time. Vaccines will work with your immune system so it will be ready to fight the virus if you are exposed.
DHW COVID-19 Vaccine Media Briefings
COVID-19 Vaccine Blog Posts
Schedule of Dates for ACIP and Idaho’s CVAC Meetings
- January 22: COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee meeting
- February 5: COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee meeting
- February 19: COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee meeting
Future ACIP meetings will be scheduled based on EUA approvals.