COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION

COVID-19 vaccine information is changing rapidly! Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has all the current information about the following:

1. When will the vaccine be available
2. Who is able to get vaccinated
3. Is the vaccine safe
4. Why we need a vaccine
5. More about the vaccine
6. What you can do right now

COVID-19 Vaccination Phases

COVID-19 vaccination will take a phased approach. Phase 1 has started with limited doses. These  early doses will be given to people working in health care settings who are at the highest risk for COVID-19 exposure and residents of long-term care facilities. Other groups that may get some of the earlier doses in phase 1 are essential workers, adults with high-risk medical conditions, older adults (65 years and older), and some adults living in congregate settings like group homes.

1. More information about vaccination phases.

COVID-19 Vaccine Data

Information Especially for Health Professionals

1. Planning and guidance for providing and receiving COVID-19 vaccine

Mayo Clinic's COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance 

1. Mayo Clinic experts agree: You should get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it's available to you.
2. COVID-19 vaccine myths debunked

Check out COVID-19 Updates and Vaccine Information, a recorded community forum presented on Dec. 7 by a panel of Mayo Clinic physician experts. 200 community members across southeast Minnesota attended this virtual event.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Vaccine Information

1. Benefits of Getting a Vaccine
2. Different COVID-19 Vaccines
3. Ensuring the Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States
4. V-Safe-V-safe is a smartphone-based tool that uses text messaging and web surveys to provide personalized health check-ins after you receive a COVID-19 vaccination

More information and Resources

1. The FDA’s Scientific and Regulatory Oversight of Vaccines is Vital to Public Health
2. Biopharma Leaders Unite to Stand with Science