Talking with Others about Vaccines

The CDC recommends that everyone over age 6 months should get a COVID-19 vaccine. When communicating with parents about vaccines for infants, assume that parents will vaccinate, as this helps inspire confidence in parents. If they are uncertain, provide a strong recommendation, and listen to their questions and concerns. It may be helpful to share your own experiences with vaccination,...READ MORE

Parents may ask questions about the safety of their children receiving multiple vaccines at once, the safety of each vaccine, vaccine side-effects, ingredients, and linkages to autism. It is important to remind parents that there’s no proven danger in getting all recommended vaccines at once. Vaccine-preventable diseases can be especially dangerous for young children. And the disease-prevention benefits of getting...READ MORE

Speaking with people you love about a topic like vaccines can be tough. When attempting to engage loved ones in a conversation about vaccines there are some general tips to keep things positive and hopefully help share information about vaccines that can lead to more people getting vaccinated. Some tips include: Don’t get discouraged and keep trying next time...READ MORE