COVID-19 and Connect Care - Additional Dose and Moderna Changes

As of September 1, 2021, an additional (third or booster) dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is available for eligible groups:

• immunocompromised individuals 12 years of age and older with specific conditions, 8 weeks after their second dose; 
• residents of seniors’ supportive living facilities, 5 months after their second dose; and 
• travelers to jurisdictions where AstraZeneca/Covishield or mixed doses are not recognized, 4 weeks after their second dose.

Also as of September 1, 2021, the Moderna (COVMODmRNA) vaccination has been approved for ages 12 years and older.

To support the expanded criteria for vaccinations, the COVID-19 vaccine inpatient order set is enhanced in Connect Care:

• An "Additional Dose" section has been added to the order set to support those eligible for additional doses (as described above).
• Moderna (COVMODmRNA) is now available for everyone born 2009 and earlier.

For more information:

• Manual: COVID-19 Hospital (Inpatient) Vaccination Orders
• Tip: COVID-19 Inpatient Vaccination
• Manual: Immunization Documentation 
• Tip: Documenting Immunizations