Reasons AN/AI People Should Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
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
Trusting COVID-19 Vaccines
The COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna were created with a method that has been in development for years, so the companies could start the vaccine development process early in the pandemic. The vaccine developers didn’t skip any testing steps when making the vaccine. Studies found that these two vaccines are both about 95% effective, and reported no serious or...READ MORE
Common Reasons Why People Are Hesitant to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine
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
How to Communicate With Parents About Vaccinating Their Children
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
Common Myths About COVID-19 Vaccines (with Corrective Info)
Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic has proven difficult due to widespread misinformation (or misunderstandings) and disinformation (or deliberate falsehood) about the virus, especially online such as though social media, as well as on the radio or TV. Here are some examples of untrue beliefs about vaccines: It is important to seek out information about COVID-19 from trusted sources of information,...READ MORE
How to Communicate With Family or Friends About Getting Vaccinated
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
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