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.
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Long COVID
Researchers estimate that millions of people have experienced Long COVID. Find CDC information on Long COVID here.
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Resources About Long COVIDOutreach resources about Long COVID and how to prevent it.
Updated COVID Vaccines
CDC recommends updated COVID-19 vaccines for everyone 6 months and up. Get further information from CDC about updated COVID-19 vaccines.
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Updated COVID Vaccines ToolkitOutreach resources explaining eligibility for updated COVID vaccines.
Children Ages 6 Months +
CDC recommends everyone age 6 months and older get a vaccine to help protect against COVID-19. Learn more about vaccines for children and teens ages 6 mo- 17 years old.
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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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School Communities ToolkitResources for school district leaders, teachers, parent leaders, and school supporters to increase COVID-19 vaccine confidence, answer questions, and outline school guidance about COVID-19.
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The Best Way to Ensure In-Person Learning for Your Child (for Parents/Guardians of Children 5 and Older)Flyer to share with parents and guardians about COVID vaccines.
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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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COVID Facts: Free VaccinesAn animated video explaining that the best time to get a COVID vaccine is now, while they're still free.
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Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage MonthVideo commemorating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander health care heroes in celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month.
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COVID Facts: Still a ThreatWe've come a long way since the pandemic started, but COVID is still a threat. Getting an updated vaccine helps boost your protection against severe COVID outcomes.
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Social Media Posts for Older AdultsSocial media messages encouraging older adults to stay up to date with their COVID vaccines.
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Celebrate the Big Moments Together"Image encouraging people to find resources on COVID vaccines and treatment to plan upcoming celebrations safely.
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Mental Health Awareness MonthMental Health Awareness Month video encouraging people to take care of their mental and physical health.
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Older Adults ToolkitResources to help increase confidence in and uptake of updated COVID vaccines among older adults.
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Get Your Updated COVID VaccineFlyer explaining the importance of getting an updated COVID-19 vaccine.
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The Story Behind the First COVID Vaccination with Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett and Dr. Sandra LindsayA conversation between Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, lead scientist in the development of the first COVID vaccine, and Dr. Sandra Lindsay, the registered nurse who was the first person in the U.S. to get an authorized vaccine.
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Facts About COVID-19 and the VaccinesFacts about vaccine safety, side effects, effectiveness, variants, cost, and availability.