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COVID-19 public service announcement in the Yup’ik language from the early days of the pandemic. Shares ways the COVID-19 vaccine protects you from serious illness....READ MORE

American Indian public service announcement from the early days of the pandemic. Tribal health providers share various reasons why individuals should get vaccinated. Encourages people to reach out to Tribal healthcare providers if they want to learn more about COVID-19 vaccines....READ MORE

COVID-19 public service announcement encouraging people to get the COVID-19 vaccine....READ MORE

Anxiety related to COVID-19 vaccines is common due to uncertainties surrounding their development and potential side effects. However, it is important to explain that safety measures were not compromised, multiple vaccine options were explored simultaneously, and the vaccines underwent rigorous safety and efficacy testing. Remind them that temporary side effects, like those of the flu shot, may occur but indicate...READ MORE

The science is clear that vaccination saves lives. But there are still people who do not want to be vaccinated against COVID. Some people do not want to be vaccinated because they are concerned about things they have heard about vaccine ingredients; they are afraid of the side effects; they do not want government or their employer to force them...READ MORE

In a CDC survey conducted in Sep 2020, the most cited reasons for people to not get vaccinated were concerns about side effects and safety of the COVID-19 vaccine, waiting to see if the vaccine is safe and receiving it later, lack of trust in the government, and concern that COVID-19 vaccines were developed too quickly. ...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