As we learn more about COVID-19, recommendations and guidance are updated frequently. Please check back often.

COVID-19 Vaccine Providers

Planning and guidance for providing COVID-19 vaccine.

Interim COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Guide (PDF)
Updated 9/29/21

Required Training for Registered COVID-19 Vaccine Providers

Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccination
Adolescent vaccine administration tips, including ideas for reaching the most disadvantaged.
Preparing to Vaccinate Young Children: COVID-19
Tips to prepare for the future authorization of vaccine for children 5-11 years, particularly for sites that do not routinely provide vaccination services to younger populations.
COVID-19 Vaccine Equity in Minnesota
Equity metrics that support the goal of reaching communities hit hardest by COVID-19.
COVID-19 Vaccine Second Dose Guidance
Provider guidance about the importance of second doses, completing a series you did not start, and managing inventory.
COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Updates
Weekly COVID-19 vaccine provider bulletins.
MIIC User Guidance and Training Resources
How-to guides and training videos for the Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC).
COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Registration
Vaccine providers must sign a federal COVID-19 vaccination agreement and enroll with their state immunization program to receive vaccine. Enrolled vaccination providers will get COVID-19 vaccines from their state immunization program. Vaccines will not be available for purchase.

Supplemental guidance documents

Checklist for Vaccination at Satellite, Temporary, or Off-site Locations (PDF)
Checklist to use for planning and running a mobile vaccination site.
9/1/21
Transporting COVID-19 Vaccines (PDF)
Guidelines and considerations for transporting, storing, and handling COVID-19 vaccines.
Updated 7/8/21
Preparing COVID-19 Vaccines for Administration (PDF)
Considerations for preparing, withdrawing, and labeling COVID-19 vaccines.
Updated 7/8/21
COVID-19 Vaccine: Redistribution and Off-site Vaccination Guide (PDF)
Many vaccine providers will need to redistribute COVID-19 vaccine after they receive it from the manufacturer/federal government. MDH has specific requirements for anyone redistributing COVID vaccine. Includes optional Vaccine Transfer Record form for your own documentation.
Updated 3/2/21
COVID-19 Vaccine Temperature Monitoring Devices (PDF)
Recommended types and features of continuous temperature monitoring devices for storing COVID-19 vaccine.
2/18/21
COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Site Planning Guide (PDF)
This guide can be used when planning large vaccination sites, especially when several organizations are involved.
4/1/21
Best Practices for Labeling Vaccine (PDF)
Guidance on labeling individual syringes for mass vaccination.
4/1/21
Reporting Nonviable COVID-19 Vaccine to MIIC (PDF)
Updated 5/27/21
This guide describes how to use the Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC) to report nonviable (i.e., expired or spoiled) or lost COVID-19 vaccine. We strongly prefer you submit this information via MIIC. If your organization is not able to use the preferred method of reporting, you may use the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Nonviable Vaccine Form (PDF) (Updated 4/22/21).

Forms and templates

Vaccine Temperature Monitoring and Documentation Form (PDF)
Temperature monitoring form to keep for your records.
9/1/21
Template: COVID-19 Screening and Agreement (Word)
Screening and agreement template for clinics/sites to use before giving COVID-19 vaccine. May not be appropriate for all providers.
Updated 8/25/21
Translated templates: COVID-19 Screening and Agreement

Vaccine protocol templates:

Vaccine fact sheets

Vaccine recipients or their caregivers must receive information consistent with the “Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers” for the appropriate vaccine type prior to the individual receiving each dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

FDA: Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
Fact sheet for recipients and caregivers available in many languages. For additional translations:
FDA: Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
Fact sheet for recipients and caregivers available in many languages. For additional translations:
FDA: Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine
Fact sheet for recipients and caregivers available in many languages. For additional translations:

Additional Resources

COVID-19 Vaccination
U.S. vaccination plans, recommendations, and more from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
CDC guidance for infection prevention and control considerations following COVID-19 vaccination see:
- Post-vaccination Considerations for Workplaces
- Post Vaccine Considerations for Residents
V-safe After Vaccination Health Checker
CDC smartphone-based tool that uses text messaging and web surveys to provide personalized health check-ins after you receive a COVID-19 vaccination:
- V-safe Print Resources
  Information sheet and flyers in multiple languages.
COVID-19 Vaccination Toolkits
CDC toolkits that help build vaccine confidence among health care personnel, patients, and residents. Includes long-term care facility (LTCF) toolkit for administrators and clinical leadership.