Vaccine Information

Interim Draft COVID-19 Vaccination Plan for New Hampshire

Safe and Effective Vaccine

NH is committed to a safe and effective vaccine that will protect against COVID-19. We are prepared to receive the initial batches of FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine in mid-December 2020. The vaccine will be distributed in a phased approach and the initial allocation will be used to vaccinate at-risk health workers, residents of long-term care facilities, and first responders.

New Hampshire COVID-19 Vaccination Plan

New Hampshire COVID-19 Vaccination Plan (March 15, 2021)
In September, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced every state would be required to submit an Interim Draft COVID-19 Vaccine Plan by October 16, 2020, based on COVID-19 Vaccination Program Interim Playbook for Jurisdiction Operations provided by the CDC. NH submitted an interim plan in October 2020 as required. The plan posted here is an updated version of the plan based on current distribution plans and activities. This plan is considered a living document and will be revised as necessary as new information and guidance is known about the vaccine candidates.
NH COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Allocation Guidelines (April 12, 2021)

New Hampshire COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation for All Phases

New Hampshire COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Plan Summary (April 6, 2021)

Phase 1a

At-risk health workers, residents of long-term care facilities and first responders.

NH COVID-19 Vaccination Allocation Guidelines for Phase 1a (February 5, 2021)
- ASL NH COVID-19 Vaccination Allocation Guidelines for Phase 1a | توجيهات تخصيص لقاح كوفيد-19 في ولاية نيوهامبشر للمرحلة 1(أ) (Arabic) | Lineamientos de NH para la Fase 1a de asignación de vacunas contra el COVID-19 (Spanish) | Lignes directrices du NH concernant la phase 1a de l'attribution des vaccins contre le COVID-19 (French) | Orientações de NH para a Fase 1a da alocação da vacinação contra o COVID-19 de NH (Portuguese) | चरण 1a को लागि NH COVID-19 खोप विनियोजनका मार्गदर्शनहरू (Nepali) | Amabwiriza Arebana no Gukwirakwiza Urukingo rwa COVID-19 muri Leta ya New Hampshire Icyiciro cya 1a (Kinyarwanda) | Miongozo ya Ugawaji wa Chanjo ya NH COVID-19 kwa Awamu ya 1a (Swahili) | Hướng Dẫn Phân Bổ Tiêm Vắc Xin Ngừa COVID-19 Giai Đoạn 1a Tại NH (Vietnamese)

Phase 1b

Persons ≥65, the medically vulnerable, intellectual and developmental disability residential facilities, correctional facility staff, and remaining health workers and first responders.

NH COVID-19 Vaccination Allocation Guidelines for Phase 1b (February 5, 2021)

ASL NH COVID-19 Vaccination Allocation Guidelines for Phase 1b | توجيهات تخصيص لقاح كوفيد-19 في ولاية نيوهامبشر للمرحلة 1(ب) (Arabic) | Lineamientos de NH para la Fase 1b de asignación de vacunas contra el COVID-19 (Spanish) | Lignes directrices du NH concernant la phase 1b de l'attribution des vaccins contre le COVID-19 (French) | चरण 1b को NH COVID-19 खोप विनियोजन मार्गदर्शनहरू (Nepali) | Orientações de NH para a Fase 1b da alocação da vacinação contra o COVID-19 (Portuguese) | Amabwiriza Agendanye no Gutanga Urukingo rwa COVID-19 Icyiciro cya 1b muri NH (Kinyarwanda) | Miongozo ya Ugawaji wa Chanjo ya NH COVID-19 kwa Awamu ya 1b (Swahili) | Hướng Dẫn Phân Bổ Tiêm Vắc Xin Ngừa COVID-19 Giai Đoạn 1b Tại NH (Vietnamese)

Effective April 2, 2021: Healthcare providers no longer need to submit medical verification forms because vaccination is open to all New Hampshire Residents 16 years of age and older.

Phase 2

Phase 2a includes at-risk staff who work in New Hampshire K-12 schools, licensed childcare facilities, and licensed youth camps. Phase 2b includes persons 50 – 64 years of age.

Infographic: Phase 2a: K-12 School, Childcare, and Youth Camp Staff (March 11, 2021)
NH COVID-19 Vaccination Allocation Guidelines for Phase 2 (March 3, 2021)

COVID-19 Vaccination Provider Agreement

As additional COVID-19 vaccine becomes available for Phase 1b individuals and beyond, NH DHHS will distribute COVID-19 vaccines to provider offices, urgent care, pharmacies and other local health care facilities that have the capacity to offer vaccination to patients. To receive/administer COVID-19 vaccine, constituent products, and ancillary supplies, health care organizations that want to receive COVID-19 vaccine must enroll in the federal COVID-19 Vaccination Program coordinated through the New Hampshire Immunization Program. Enrolled COVID-19 vaccination providers must be credentialed/licensed in the jurisdiction where vaccination takes place and sign and agree to the conditions in the CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program Provider Agreements. These conditions are detailed in the agreement itself. Note that NH DHHS will only be able to begin providing vaccine to these entities when vaccine supply allows.

In order to enroll as a COVID-19 vaccination provider, download the Provider Agreement complete the form electronically, being careful to follow the instructions, and email to [email protected].

Provider Agreement Instructions
Provider Agreement (must be downloaded and opened in Adobe Acrobat, not completed in the web browser)

Frequently Asked Questions

COVID-19 General and Vaccine FAQs for Providers and Public Health Partners (May 28, 2021)
State Clarifies Vaccine FAQs (January 25, 2021)
COVID-19 Immunization Information System Frequently Asked Questions (January 4, 2021)
CDC Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination

Resources for Families and Individuals

Coping with COVID-19 Vaccine Stress (January 15, 2021)
CDC Vaccine Information for You and Your Family

Educational Information and Resources

COVID-19 Vaccine Training for Community Leaders: Presentation | Video Recording (May 4, 2021)
- Información sobre las vacunas contra el COVID-19: Presentación | Grabación de vídeo (Spanish)

Resources for Healthcare Providers

Health Alert Network (HAN): COVID-19 vaccine related

Media and Press

Press Release: Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine Achieves FDA Approval: First Shipment Coming to New Hampshire

NH DHHS Immunization Program

New Hampshire Immunization Information System (NHIIS)