Featured Topics & Resources
Here are the topics you need to know about – and the materials to have – to help you build vaccine confidence and increase COVID-19 vaccination uptake in your communities.
Boosters
COVID-19 vaccines continue to be highly effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization, and death due to COVID-19. A booster shot is an extra dose that helps keep up protection. Get further information about booster eligibility information from CDC.
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Resources About COVID-19 Vaccine BoostersOutreach resources explaining eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine boosters.
Children Ages 6 Months +
CDC has updated its eligibility guidelines on COVID-19 vaccines to include children ages 6 months and older. See the media release.
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Resources about COVID-19 Vaccinations for ChildrenA selection of outreach resources related to COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 6 month+.
COVID-19 Variants
Vaccinations are vitally important given the recent spread of more contagious and dangerous variants. Find CDC information on variants here.
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Understanding COVID-19 VariantsA selection of resources to help you understand COVID-19 variants.
Pregnant or Breastfeeding
There is growing evidence about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy. Find more CDC information here.
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COVID-19 Vaccines While Pregnant or BreastfeedingA selection of resources about COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant and breastfeeding audiences for use in your outreach.
Addressing Misconceptions
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have been exposed to information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading. Read about How to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Misconceptions below.
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How to Address COVID-19 Vaccine MisconceptionsA selection of resources to address vaccine misconceptions in your outreach.
Students, Teens, Parents, and Young Adults
Young adults’ vaccination rates lag those of older people, and reaching these groups is vital to the effort to defeat COVID in the U.S.
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A Mother's Love: Leona's COVID Vaccine StoryParent testimonial video featuring Leona, who explains that she got vaccinated to keep herself and her son healthy, safe, and happy.
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Parents ToolkitA toolkit for parents with resources about COVID-19 vaccinations for children.
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Outreach Resources to Reach Students, Teens, Parents, and Young AdultsA list of resources, by audience, to inform outreach efforts to Students, Teens, Parents, and Young Adults.
Updated CDC Guidance
CDC periodically issues guidance and information on topics related to COVID-19. Find the latest authoritative information to help you stay informed when you do your outreach, below.
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Updated CDC GuidanceInformation and data to help you and your communities understand CDC guidelines.
Featured Resources
Here are some timely and important resources for you to use in your outreach.
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Make Vaccine Shots Less Stressful and Painful for your ChildInfographic for parents and caregivers with tips on comforting their child before, during, and after their vaccine shot.
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Resources in American Sign LanguageResources in American Sign Language with closed captions in English that contain informative content about COVID-19, vaccines, boosters, frequently asked questions, and how to access and use the Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL).
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Ask the Surgeon General: Social Media Q&AA video of the U.S. Surgeon General answering common questions about COVID vaccines from social media.
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For Protection on the Road: Chester’s COVID Vaccine StoryA video testimonial featuring commercial truck driver, Chester, who says he got vaccinated to help protect himself from COVID on the road and at home.
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Booster Eligibility Update for Children Ages 5-11Social media graphic announcing the updated booster eligibility for children ages 5-11.
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Social Media Posts for Summer ActivitiesSocial media toolkit to encourage parents to vaccinate their children so that they can safely enjoy summer activities. Toolkit also includes post for young adults.
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Why the Urgency Around Boosters?A shareable social media image explaining the urgency around boosters to maintain protection against COVID.
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Ask a Pediatrician: Should I Get My Child Vaccinated Against COVID?Video featuring pediatricians, explaining that it's important to get our children vaccinated against COVID as soon as they are eligible.
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A Conversation on COVID Vaccines for Kids with America FerreraVideos featuring actress America Ferrera discussing topics such as where to turn for accurate information about COVID vaccines, the challenges of parenting during a pandemic, and the value of community.
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Social Media Graphic Posts for the LGBTQ+ CommunitySocial media posts to encourage preventive measures and vaccination for the LGBTQ+ community.
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Vaccines Help Protect Your Child from COVIDA shareable social media image explaining that vaccines help protect children from serious illness and hospitalization due to COVID.