COVID-19 Homeless System Response: Vaccine Planning and Distribution
Year Developed: 2021
Resource Type: Publication.Primary Audience: Clinicians Outreach Staff
Language(s): English
Sponsored by: Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH)
Developed by: US Department of Housing and Urban Development (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: Vaccines are a vital, lifesaving tool that prevent illness and death. Vaccines have greatly reduced or eliminated many infectious diseases that once routinely killed or harmed adults and children, particularly those living in poverty. It is essential that households experiencing homelessness have access to the COVID-19 vaccine. Many states and counties around the country have prioritized vaccine access both for homeless service providers and individuals experiencing homelessness.
Resource Details: Homeless service providers will play a key role in supporting people experiencing homelessness becoming vaccinated. The documents below are products developed by HUD technical assistance providers in partnership with federal partners and subject matter experts. These materials are not directives but are templates and examples for optional use. At all times, local public health authorities direct and guide pandemic response and their instructions take precedence.
Resource Topic: Clinical Issues, , Special and Vulnerable Populations, Health Equity
Resource Subtopic: COVID-19, , Population Health, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).
Keywords: Immunization, Infectious Diseases, Persons Experiencing Homelessness.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.