On March 2nd, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a directive that all states immediately make eligible teachers, school staff, and childcare workers for COVID-19 vaccination across all vaccination providers.

Additionally, pharmacy locations that are part of CDC's Federal Retail Pharmacy Program are now giving priority to school staff and child care workers for COVID-19 vaccination during the month of March. In addition to existing state and local COVID-19 vaccination sites, teachers and staff in pre-Kindergarten to grade 12 (pre-K-12 schools) and childcare workers will be able to sign up for an appointment at more than 9,000 participating pharmacy locations nationwide.

Who can get vaccinated?

• Teachers and staff in
  • Pre K-12 schools
  • Childcare centers
  • Head Start and Early Head Start programs
• Licensed childcare providers, including center-based and family care providers
• Classroom aides
• Bus drivers
• Janitors
• Counselors
• Administration staff
• Cafeteria workers
• Substitute teachers