ILLINOIS VACCINATES
AGAINST COVID-19
Supporting COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts in Illinois
Vaccine Implementation
Support, Education, and Resources
The goal of I-VAC is to ensure Illinoisans are being immunized against COVID-19 at every opportunity and providers are immunizing all eligible age-groups. Physicians, Physicians Assistants, Advanced Practice Nurses, Nurses, Pharmacists, Medical Assistants, Vaccine Administrators, and provider organizations throughout Illinois are encouraged to participate in this free program. Participants will receive support in their own initiatives to integrate COVID-19 vaccine administration into routine patient care workflows in primary care settings, hospital urgent care centers, and upon hospital discharge.
COVID-19 Vaccine
Training Bootcamps
Everything you and your team needs to know about COVID-19 vaccine administration
Join an in-person or web-based bootcamp that covers topics including:
- Operational best practices, including preparing for commercialization
- Handling, storage, and preparation
- Strategies for overcoming vaccine hesitancy through culturally and linguistically appropriate methods
- Clinical guidance for adult and pediatric populations
Online Learning
Collaboratives
Discuss and solve real-world barriers to COVID-19 vaccine implementation
- Drop-in bi-weekly live, web-based learning collaborative sessions with other health care providers
- Sessions will be separated by provider type: adult and OBGYN practitioners and pediatricians COVID-19 vaccine implementation in these specialty areas.
Vaccine Administration and
Distribution Resources
Unlimited access to the tools you need to drive higher vaccination rates in your community.
RESOURCES INCLUDE:
A self-guided educational toolkit designed to help healthcare providers & provider organizations integrate COVID-19 vaccines into clinical & patient workflows
Explore a wide range of digital and print outreach materials to normalize and promote COVID-19 vaccination in your communities
Beyond The
Needle Podcast
Join I-VAC faculty and primary care clinicians from across the state as they tackle the real-world barriers to COVID-19 vaccination uptake and share their experiences with implementation. Discover practical solutions to help you and your team incorporate the COVID-19 vaccine into your practice and increase vaccination rates amongst your patients.
Listen on your favorite podcast platform 
Together, we’ll cover topics like:
Implementation Barriers
Vaccine Hesitancy
Special Populations
Motivational Interviewing
Implementation Support
Connect with local providers in your area for personalized support and guidance.
General
implementation
support
Region-specific
guidance for improved
distribution
Technical support
for operational
issues
A Thank You To
All Providers
I-VAC understands that primary care practices and hospitals are essential in continuing COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Illinois and are largely responsible for our success thus far. We recognize all the hard work, dedication, and sacrifice that providers and provider organizations have made throughout the pandemic and are grateful for your continued work in protecting our populations.
