September 12, 2023 - Following FDA regulatory action, the CDC has recommended updated 2023-2024 mRNA COVID-19 vaccines for everyone 6 months and older that target the omicron subvariant XBB.1.5. Bivalent COVID-19 vaccines are no longer authorized or available in the United States. The new COVID-19 vaccine recommendations are as follows:
- Children 6 months – 4 years old who are unvaccinated are recommended to receive 3 doses of the updated mRNA Pfizer or 2 doses of the updated mRNA Moderna.
- Children 6 months – 4 years old who were previously vaccinated are recommended to receive 1 or 2 doses of an updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (timing and number of doses to administer depends on the previous COVID-19 vaccine received).
- Anyone 5 years old and older regardless of previous vaccination are recommended to receive 1 dose of an updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least 2 months since the last dose of any COVID-19 vaccine.
The Washington State Department of Health is currently reviewing and updating our webpages and supporting resources to reflect these new recommendations.

Welcome Power of Providers (POP) Members!
Thank you for joining us, and thousands of other providers across the state of Washington, in encouraging COVID-19 vaccination and working to reduce COVID-19 transmission, severe illness and death.
Save this page and check back regularly for new resources and updated materials, the latest news on COVID-19 vaccines, and upcoming industry meetings and events. Learn more about POP.
We encourage POP members to talk to each of their patients using the SAVE intervention:
- Seek: Seek your patients' COVID-19 vaccination status.
- Ask/educate: If your patient isn't vaccinated, ask them about the vaccine and offer education if they're unsure.
- Vaccinate: If your patient agrees to vaccination, provide them with a COVID-19 vaccine or a referral to a location that provides COVID-19 vaccination.
- Empower: Empower your patients to share their vaccination status with the community.
Please use this flyer to share information about POP with your colleagues! (PDF)
In the News
- Update on RSV and New Vaccine Recommendation
- Department of Health Launches New Respiratory Illness Data Dashboard, Retires COVID-19 Data Dashboard
- HHS Launches Bridge Access Program to Safeguard Free COVID-19 Vaccination for Uninsured and Underinsured Adults
- FDA Takes Action on Updated mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines to Better Protect Against Currently Circulating Variants
- CDC Recommends Updated COVID-19 Vaccine for Fall/Winter Virus Season
- DOH Dashboards Highlight Statewide COVID and Flu Vaccination Data
- FDA Approves New Drug to Prevent RSV in Babies and Toddlers
POP Provider Spotlight

Svetlana Shur owns an in-home care organization in Spokane Valley and serves as Director of Operations.
“We serve a lot of veterans in our local community. We work with vulnerable people whose bodies don’t function like ours, so they are prone to a lot of diseases and are at high risk of severe disease and death if they contract COVID-19. My employees go to their homes, and they take care of them. We also have a lot of hospice clients and sometimes we're there sitting by the bed holding their hand, giving 24-hour care.
When I hire caregivers, I ask them if they're vaccinated because it's very important. I give them information and try to answer their questions and point them to where they can get the vaccine. If they have any questions, they can ask me. Sometimes I talk it over with caregivers who are hesitant, and they agree to get vaccinated. They aren't scared to do it after our discussion. I also talk with clients and give them information and tell their family that vaccination is for the safety of our clients and caregivers. We want to work in a safe environment. I'm glad that if I have any questions, I can contact POP.
About 90% of my employees are vaccinated. I talked to one employee about being vaccinated and her husband was telling her not to do it. After explaining the benefits of being vaccinated and why I wanted her to be vaccinated, she acknowledged that she works around vulnerable adults and didn’t want to spread infection to anybody. She changed her mind because I was patient with her and explained without getting frustrated.”
When encouraging vaccinations, Svetlana suggests, “Give people printed information to read and encourage them to ask questions. Give them your contact information because most of them have questions after they leave or after speaking with friends and family. There is a ton of misinformation out there, it is our work to educate people.”
Special thanks to Svetlana for doing her best to protect and care for vulnerable Washingtonians and sharing her COVID-19 vaccine promotion strategies!
Events
- October 3: 3RNET 2023 Academy
- October 5: Flu Updates Webinar
- October 11: Bridge Access Program Office Hours
- October 12: Long COVID & Fatiguing Illness Recovery Program- Monthly Session
- October 16: Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy: Lessons from Motivational Interviewing
- October 17: Safeguarding Long-term Care Residents from COVID-19, Flu, and RSV
- October 25: Bridge Access Program Office Hours
- November 8: MI Learning Group: Offering Information and Recommendations
- Monthly: COVID-19 Vaccine Partner Calls
- Weekly: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MWR) Podcasts (CDC)
Peer-to-Peer Learning Webinars
Visit our webinars page to register and learn more about upcoming webinars and continuing education credits. Recordings of past POP webinars are also available.
Resources
Health care providers in Washington can access the POP Shop and order free materials to promote COVID-19 vaccination. The POP Shop allows you and your staff to order posters, stickers in multiple languages, informational brochures and flyers, discussion guides, and much more.
Resources to Share with Patients
Access patient materials in more than 50 languages.
Resources for Spanish-speaking providers are available.
- General Public
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Available Services and Service Locators
- Care-a-Van Mobile Vaccination Clinics
- Vaccines.gov (CDC)
- COVID-19 Test to Treat Locator (ASPR)
- Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
- Have You Just Tested Positive for COVID-19? (PDF)
- Free Telehealth Appointments for COVID-19 Treatment
Toolkits and Social Media Resources
- Bridge Access Program Communications Toolkit (CDC)
- Bridge Access Program Social Media Assets in English and Spanish (CDC)
- Toolkit: Fall 2023 Vaccination Promotion
- COVID-19 Telehealth Toolkit
- We Can Do This Campaign (APHA)
- Vaccine Resource Hub (Partnering for Vaccine Equity)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Toolkit
- COVID-19 Social Media Toolkit (Made to Save)
- Misinformation Digital Toolkit (Made to Save)
- Toolkit: FDA Approval (PHCC)
Posters and Handouts
- Masks required poster 8.5x11 (PDF) | 11x17 (PDF)
- Masks recommended poster 8.5x11 (PDF) | 11x17 (PDF)
- Protect yourself - make a vaccine appointment poster 8.5x11 (PDF) | 11x17 (PDF)
- Protect yourself - walk-in vaccine appointments poster 8.5x11 (PDF) | 11x17 (PDF)
- Protect yourself - write in poster 8.5x11 (PDF) | 11x17 (PDF)
- Getting Vaccinated for COVID-19 (PDF)
- How mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Work (PDF) (CDC)
- Find COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Near You (Postcard in English and Spanish)
- COVID-19 Vaccines: Common Worries and Facts (PDF)
- Immunity and COVID-19 Vaccines (PDF)
Websites
- What the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Means for You (Public Health Good News)
- Bridge Access Program (CDC)
- Bridge Access Program FAQ (CDC)
- Protect Yourself from COVID-19, Flu, and RSV (CDC)
- VIRA the Vaccine Information Resource Assistant (Johns Hopkins) The Vaccine Quest (Voices for Vaccines)
- Coronavirus Resource Center (Harvard Medical School) COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide (NAMI)
- Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines (CDC)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
- Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines (CDC)
- Possible Side Effects After Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine (CDC)
- Long COVID Long COVID: What We Know (NIHCM)
- Before, During, and After Pregnancy
- Children and Youth
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Toolkits and Social Media Resources
- COVID-19 Vaccines: Pediatric Provider Toolkit (PDF)
- Childhood Vaccine Campaign Toolkit
- Social Media Toolkit: COVID-19 Vaccines for Children/Teens (CDC)
- Immunity Community's Parent Videos (WithinReach)
Posters and Handouts
- Back to school - make a vaccine appointment poster 8.5x11 (PDF) | 11x17 (PDF)
- Back to school - walk-in vaccine appointments poster 8.5x11 (PDF) | 11x17 (PDF)
- Frequently Asked Questions: COVID-19 Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness for Children and Adolescents (PDF)
- Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccines: The Facts Are in the Stats (PDF)
- Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccines: What Parents/Guardians Should Know (PDF)
- Myocarditis After COVID-19 Vaccination: What Parents and Young Adults Should Know (PDF)
- Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs: COVID-19 Vaccine Information (PDF)
- Immunocompromised People and Others with Special Needs
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- People Who Are Immunocompromised: Know How to Protect Yourself and What to Do if You Get Sick (CDC)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Reference Guide for All Who Are Immunocompromised (PDF)
- Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs: COVID-19 Vaccine Information (PDF)
- Homebound and Need a COVID-19 Vaccine? (PDF)
- Easy to Read COVID-19 Materials (CDC)
Resources for Providers and Staff
Communication Resources
- General Public
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Toolkits and Social Media Resources
- Bridge Access Program Communications Toolkit (CDC)
- Bridge Access Program Social Media Assets in English and Spanish (CDC)
- Partnering for Vaccine Equity Resource Hub
- Vaccine Equity Cooperative Resources
- We Can Do This Campaign (APHA)
- COVID-19 Telehealth Toolkit
- Big Shots Toolkit: A Step-by-Step Guide for Using Storytelling in a Social Media-Based Campaign (PDF) (Big Shots Campaign)
Discussion Guides
- Messaging: Fall and Winter Immunizations (PHCC)
- Communications Tool: Building Bridges (PHCC)
- Building Confidence in COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines (PDF)
- Building Confidence in the COVID-19 Novavax Vaccine (PDF)
- 3-5-3 Method for COVID-19 Vaccine Conversations (PDF) (CDPH)
- Guidelines for Dialogue: Talking to the General Public About COVID-19 (PDF) (PAHO)
- Guidelines for a Vaccine Conversation: The TEO Method (PDF) (Made to Save)
- #HowIRecommend Video Series (CDC)
- Trauma-informed Vaccine Conversations (YouTube)
- COVID-19 Vaccines Webinar Series Part 1: Strategies to Discuss the COVID-19 Vaccine with Your Most Reluctant Patients (WSMA, CME credit available)
Other Vaccine Communication Resources
- End of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) Cost Summary Chart (NRC-RIM)
- End of the Public Health Emergency: Resources for Organizations and Communities (NRC-RIM)
- Talking with Patients about COVID-19 Vaccination: An Introduction to Motivational Interviewing for Healthcare Professionals (CDC)
- Building Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines (CDC)
- Standards for Practice Vaccine Recommendations (CDC)
- Vaccine Messaging Guide (PDF) (UNICEF)
- Reminder and Recall Strategies (AAP)
- Before, During, and After Pregnancy
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- Pregnancy and COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit (PDF)
- Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Before, During and After Pregnancy (PDF)
- COVID-19 Vaccines and Reproductive Health: Talking Points for Medical Providers (PDF)
- Guidelines for Dialogue: Vaccination During Pregnancy (PDF) (PAHO)
- COVID-19 Vaccines While Pregnant or Breastfeeding (CDC)
- Children and Youth
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- COVID-19 Vaccines: Pediatric Provider Toolkit (PDF)
- Childhood Vaccine Campaign Toolkit
- Resources to Promote COVID-19 Vaccines for Children & Teens (CDC)
- Building Parental/Guardian Confidence in COVID- 19 Vaccination (PDF)
- Talking with Parents about Vaccines for Infants (CDC)
- Boosting Public Discourse: Reframing Childhood Immunization (Frameworks Institute)
- Reframing the Conversation about Child and Adolescent Vaccinations (Frameworks Institute)
- Building Family Confidence in the COVID-19 Vaccine: Framing Strategies for School Nurses (Frameworks Institute)
Clinical Information
- Standing Orders Templates
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Notice: Effective May 11, 2023, the signed state standing orders are no longer valid for use and have been removed from this page. We have replaced them with unsigned standing orders, for use as templates.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) standing orders template for:
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Printable Resources
- Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools (PDF)
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection Prevention and Control in Health Care Settings Toolkit (PDF)
- Preparing for COVID-19 Vaccine Administration (PDF)
- HHS Commercialization Transition Guide (PDF)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Management Plan (PDF)
- COVID-19 Print Resources (CDC)
- Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheets (FDA)
- Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheets (FDA)
- Novavax Storage and Handling (PDF) (CDC)
- COVID-19 New Vaccine Coordinator Training Checklist (PDF)
- Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide (Immunize.org)
- Websites
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- Preparing for the Upcoming Respiratory Virus Season: Recommendations for Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccines for Older Adults (CDC)
- Respiratory Virus Updates (CDC)
- Respiratory Disease Season Outlook (CDC)
- PASC Guidance (AAPM&R)
- Vaccinating Youth
- Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (CDC)
- Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (CDC)
- Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States: Interim Clinical Considerations (CDC)
- About the COVID-19 Vaccines Clinical Information for COVID-19 Vaccine Providers
- COVID-19 Vaccination Program Operational Guidance (CDC)
- Other (Non-Clinical) Information
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- Frequently Asked Questions About the Bridge Access Program (PDF) (CDC)
- EthnoMed (University of Washington)
- Vaccine Equity Strategies (PDF)
- Reimbursement for COVID-19 Vaccine Counseling (PDF)
Resources for Stress and Burnout
- How Right Now: Finding What Helps (CDC)
- Provider Self-Care Toolkit (VA)
- Addressing Health Worker Burnout — The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on Building a Thriving Health Workforce (HHS)
- Suicide Prevention: Evidence-Informed Interventions for the Health Care Workforce (AHA)
- Organizational Evidence-Based and Promising Practices for Improving Clinician Well-Being (NAM)
- Stress First Aid (SFA) for Health Care Workers (VA)
- Building Workforce Resilience through the Practice of Psychological First Aid- A Course for Supervisors and Leaders (NACCHO)
- Training Videos and Webinar Recordings
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- Strategies to Increase Immunization Rates
- Staying Informed: Understanding Local Impacts of the Public Health Emergency Ending (YouTube)
- How to Support Refugee, Immigrant, and Migrant Communities Before and After the End of the Public Health Emergency
- Talking to Your Friends and Family about the COVID-19 Vaccines E-Course (Made to Save)
- An Approach to Patients Who Have Not Gotten the COVID-19 Vaccine (Postgraduate Institute for Medicine Webinar)
- Immunity Community E-courses (WithinReach)
- Strengthening Vaccine Confidence: Refreshing Our Conversations About Child and Adolescent Vaccinations (AIM)
- COVID-19 Vaccines Webinar Series Parts 1 & 2: Strategies to Discuss the COVID-19 Vaccine with Your Most Reluctant Patients, How to Embed them into Routine Preventive Care (WSMA, CME credit available)
- Administering COVID-19 Vaccines in the Office Setting: The Power of Nurses and Medical Assistants (YouTube)
- COCA Calls/Webinars (CDC, CME credit available)
- Trauma-informed Vaccine Conversations (YouTube)
- Childhood Vaccine Program Training
- You Call the Shots (CDC, CE available)
- Public Health Communication Webinars (PHCC)
- Vax Talk Podcast
- Continuing Education Credits Available
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- School and Child Care Immunization Requirements for Health Care Providers (CE credit available through 6/7/2024)
- Clinical Vaccination Guidance for Pregnant People (CE credit available through 9/12/2025)
- COVID-19 Vaccines Webinar Series Parts 1 & 2: Strategies to Discuss the COVID-19 Vaccine with Your Most Reluctant Patients, How to Embed them into Routine Preventive Care (WSMA, CME credit available)
- COCA Calls/Webinars (CDC, CME credit available)
- You Call the Shots (CDC, CE available)
- Non-Credit Training Options
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General Public
- Advancing Protection Against Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
- Strategies to Increase Immunization Rates
- Staying Informed: Understanding Local Impacts of the Public Health Emergency Ending (YouTube)
- How to Support Refugee, Immigrant, and Migrant Communities Before and After the End of the Public Health Emergency
- Talking to Your Friends and Family about the COVID-19 Vaccines E-Course (Made to Save)
- An Approach to Patients Who Have Not Gotten the COVID-19 Vaccine (Postgraduate Institute for Medicine Webinar)
- Immunity Community E-courses (WithinReach)
- Administering COVID-19 Vaccines in the Office Setting: The Power of Nurses and Medical Assistants (YouTube)
- Trauma-informed Vaccine Conversations (YouTube)
- Public Health Communication Webinars (PHCC)
- Children and Youth
For more information go to our COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Health Care Providers web page.
Please email questions to powerofproviders@doh.wa.gov.
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