Resources About COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children
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Outreach resources for COVID-19 vaccinations for children. CDC recommends everyone age 6 months and older get a vaccine to help protect against COVID-19. Learn more about vaccinations for children at the CDC website.
Informational Content
We've created talking points with details on COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 6 months and up to help with your outreach efforts.
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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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Flipchart for Community Health Workers: The Importance of COVID Vaccines for Children 6 Months and OlderA digital flipchart in English for community health workers on COVID vaccines for children.
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Letter Template About COVID Vaccines for Early Care and Education Programs to Send to Parents/GuardiansLetter template with placeholder language for early care and education programs to inform parents and guardians about COVID-19 vaccines for children.
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Talking Points for Pediatricians/Family PhysiciansTalking points to help build vaccine confidence with parents/guardians of patients.
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Letter to Parents/Guardians of Patients About COVID-19 Vaccines TemplateLetter template with placeholder language for pediatricians/family physicians to keep parents/guardians of patients informed about COVID-19 and vaccines.
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Text Messages for Pediatricians/Family Physicians to Encourage VaccinationUse these text messages as is or as inspiration for your own messages to inform the parents/guardians of your patients about COVID-19 vaccines
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Communicating With Vaccine-Eligible Children and ParentsTalking points on children getting vaccinated and the vaccines in general.
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Frequently Asked Questions From Parents/Guardians About COVID-19 and the VaccinesAnswers to the top questions frequently asked by parents/guardians about COVID-19 and the vaccines.
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Pediatricians and Family Physicians ToolkitThis toolkit provides CDC information on COVID-19 vaccination for pediatricians and other medical professionals who care for children. Links take you to resources on the CDC website.
Campaign Ads
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PromisePublic Service Announcement encouraging parents of children ages 6 months and older to get their children vaccinated against COVID (available in a 30 second and a 15 second version).
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OathTelevision advertisement featuring several heads of national medical organizations explaining why COVID-19 vaccines are safe for children and why they should get vaccinated (available in a 15 second and a 30 second version).
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TrustTelevision advertisement featuring several heads of national medical organizations explaining why COVID-19 vaccines are safe for children and why they should get vaccinated (available in a 15 second and a 30 second version).
Posters & Flyers
We've created posters for vaccine providers serving multicultural audiences.
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The Best Way to Ensure In-Person Learning for Your Child (for Parents/Guardians of Children 6 Months – 11 Years)Flyer to share with parents and guardians about COVID vaccines.
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Stay Safe From COVID at SchoolPoster encouraging high school students to vaccinate for a return to normal activities.
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Where to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine for Your ChildFlyer for promoting the availability of vaccines for children as young as 6 months.
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COVID Vaccine Conversation Card for Parents/GuardiansPrintable resource to share with the parents/guardians of patients to help build vaccine confidence.
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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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Protect Your Child With a COVID-19 VaccinePosters for vaccine providers to print and display to encourage parents to vaccinate their children.
Social Media
Sharable messages to spread the word that everyone 6 months and up is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.
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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.
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Social Media Graphic Posts for ParentsSocial media messages encouraging parents to vaccinate their children.
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1 in 5 COVID Cases Have Been in ChildrenA shareable social media image explaining that vaccines can prevent your child from getting COVID and may reduce their symptoms if they do get sick.
Video
Here are some videos for you to download and use in your outreach.
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Ask a Doctor: Why Should My Child Be Vaccinated if They Can Still Get COVID?A video of Dr. Judith Flores, National Hispanic Medical Association, explaining that COVID vaccines help protect kids from hospitalization and death.
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Ask a Doctor: Could My Baby Have Side Effects From a COVID Vaccine?A video of Dr. Judith Flores, National Hispanic Medical Association, discussing the potential side effects of COVID vaccines in babies and children.
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Ask a Doctor: Do Kids Get Long-term Side Effects From COVID Vaccines?A video of Dr. Emma B. Olivera of Advocate Children's Hospital explaining that COVID vaccines do not cause long-term side effects in kids.
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Ask a Doctor: My Child Doesn’t Have Any Health Problems. Why Do They Need a COVID Vaccine?In this video, Dr. Emma B. Olivera of Advocate Children's Hospital explains to a parent why even healthy kids benefit from COVID vaccines.
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Get the Facts About Vaccines for ChildrenVideo explaining how COVID vaccines for children have tailored doses, providing the best protection available.
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Do You Like Unicorns?Video encouraging parents/guardians with questions about the COVID vaccines for children to talk to their child’s doctor.
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Ask a Doctor: Why Do Children, Especially Black and Latinx Children, Need COVID-19 Vaccines?Short video with pediatrician Dr. Rhea Boyd, explaining why children, especially Black and Latinx children, need to be vaccinated against COVID.
For Pediatricians
A range of superhero-themed posters, signage, and materials for hospitals and pediatricians to help make vaccination fun for families.
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Children’s Hospitals ToolkitCreative resources for hospitals and pediatricians hosting clinics and events to vaccinate children 6 months or older against COVID-19.
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Coloring PageColoring page to provide to children before and after vaccination.
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Vaccination Badge Sticker2"x2" “Got my Superpower” post-vaccination badge sticker to provide to children once they’ve been vaccinated.
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Selfie StationSelfie station design to encourage pre- and post-vaccination photos.