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Vaccination Week in the Americas 2023

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), together with the countries and territories of the Region of the Americas and its partners, celebrated the 21st annual Vaccination Week in the Americas (VWA) and the 12th World Immunization Week (WIW) under the call to action: Get Up-to-date, April 22 to 29, 2023 using the hashtag #EachVaccineCounts.

This links to their social media campaign: Vaccination Week in the Americas 2023

Name: Caroline Jacoby
Email Address: cjacoby@jhu.edu

Rapid Assessment Report: Perceptions of COVID-19 booster doses and vaccinations for the 5–11-year-old children

May 10, 2023/in Reports and Studies Government of Bangladesh, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States Agency for International Development Bangladesh English Vaccines Children (under 12), Parents and Caregivers of Children, SBC Professionals/by wpengine

Breakthrough ACTION conducted a rapid assessment in November 2022, to explore people’s perceptions about the booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination for 5-11-year-old children in Bangladesh. The findings from the assessment informed the designing of activities for vaccine communication under CN-18.

Source: Rapid Assessment Report: Perceptions of COVID-19 booster doses and vaccinations for the 5–11-year-old children

Name: Maeesha Saiara
Email Address: mkhaled2@jhu.edu

COVID-19 Vaccine: What Parents Need to Know

March 29, 2023/in Social Media, TV spots, Video Government of Bangladesh, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States Agency for International Development Bangladesh Bengali (বাংলা) Positive Parenting, Risk Communication and Messaging, Vaccines Parents and Caregivers of Children/by wpengine

This public service announcement focuses on informing parents about the vaccination campaign for 5-11 years old children in Bangladesh and how they can register their children for vaccination.

Source: COVID-19 Vaccine: What Parents Need to Know

Name: Maeesha Saiara
Email Address: mkhaled2@jh.edu

Project Batibot: Partnering with moms to talk about COVID-19 vaccines for children

March 28, 2023/in SBC Campaign, Social Media, Video Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Republic of the Philippines Department of Health, United States Agency for International Development Philippines Tagalog Positive Parenting, Vaccines Parents and Caregivers of Children/by wpengine

Breakthrough ACTION Philippines partnered with three online communities for moms to prompt discussion around COVID-19 vaccines. BA and partners in the Philippines created social media posts and an online talk show that addresses myths, misconceptions and misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines. The talk show was hosted by a famous celebrity mom, together with medical experts and the three moms who lead the online communities. During the talk show, the medical experts talked about how vaccines work and why getting vaccinated is important especially for immunocompromised children. The participants of the show shared personal experiences when having their children vaccinated and the concerns of their fellow moms and discussed how to address those concerns.

Source: Project Batibot: Partnering with moms to talk about COVID-19 vaccines for children

Name: Krissa Alvarez
Email Address: krissa@phreachhealth-ccp.org

“KwentoSerye” – an online conversation with teens!

March 28, 2023/in Social Media, Video Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Republic of the Philippines Department of Health, United States Agency for International Development Philippines Tagalog Entertainment Education, Mental Health Parents and Caregivers of Children, Young Adults (13-17)/by wpengine

Breakthrough ACTION Philippines launches an online conversation program with teens called “KwentoSerye” (story series). This program aims to be a safe space for teens to talk about their health and well-being. The first two episodes that premiered on the I Choose #MalayaAkongMaging Facebook page focused on the teens’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversations revolved around how teens felt during the lockdown and when the COVID-19 vaccines for them were finally available. The teens shared how the pandemic has affected their mental health as well. A mental health expert from InTouch Community Services was invited to share tips on how the teens can take care of their mental health.

Check out our episodes on COVID-19 lockdown and vaccination!

Source: “KwentoSerye” – an online conversation with teens!

Name: Krissa Alvarez
Email Address: krissa@phreachhealth-ccp.org

Three things to know about COVID-19 vaccination for children

March 28, 2023/in Social Media, TV spots, Video Government of Bangladesh, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States Agency for International Development Bangladesh Bengali (বাংলা) Positive Parenting, Risk Communication and Messaging, Vaccines Parents and Caregivers of Children/by wpengine

This public service announcement focuses on the three things parents should know about regarding the COVID-19 vaccination for children.

They are safe based on the growing evidence from other countries.
Precaution measures need to be taken even after getting vaccinated.
Vaccine registration should be done with the 17-digit code on birth certificates. Birth certificates with 7 digits are no longer valid and must be updated.

Source: Three things to know about COVID-19 vaccination for children

Name: Maeesha Saiara
Email Address: mkhaled2@jh.edu

Taking all doses of COVID-19 vaccines

March 27, 2023/in Social Media, TV spots, Video Government of Bangladesh, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States Agency for International Development Bangladesh Bengali (বাংলা) Positive Parenting, Risk Communication and Messaging, Vaccines Parents and Caregivers of Children/by wpengine

This public service announcement highlights the importance of staying up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines, including boosters, to bolster waning immunity and reap the full benefits of vaccines.

Source: Taking all doses of COVID-19 vaccines

Name: Maeesha Saiara
Email Address: mkhaled2@jh.edu

Public Service Announcement on Child Vaccination in Bangladesh

March 10, 2023/in Social Media, TV spots, Video Government of Bangladesh, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States Agency for International Development Bangladesh Bengali (বাংলা) Older Adults, Rumors and Misinformation, Vaccines Children (under 12), Health Workers and Facilities, Older Adults, Parents and Caregivers of Children, SBC Professionals/by wpengine

This public service announcement raises awareness about the ongoing vaccination campaign for 5-11 years old children in Bangladesh.

Source: Public Service Announcement on Child Vaccination in Bangladesh

Name: Maeesha Saiara
Email Address: mkhaled2@jh.edu

BIDA Kid in Muslim Communities

March 2, 2023/in Pamphlet, Posters, SBC Campaign Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Ministry of Basic Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE), UNICEF, United States Agency for International Development Philippines Tagalog Return to Work/School, Vaccines Parents and Caregivers of Children, School Administrators, Teachers, Young Adults (13-17)/by wpengine

Breakthrough ACTION Philippines, in partnership with the Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE) and UNICEF, created an adaptation of the BIDA Kid print materials to better resonate with the Muslim communities in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). In this version, characters were added to represent community influencers and key decision-makers in the family. However, the message of encouraging the whole community to keep practicing key COVID-19 preventive behaviors remains the same.

Source: BIDA Kid in Muslim Communities

Name: Krissa Alvarez
Email Address: krissa@phreachhealth-ccp.org
File Upload: BIDA Kid BARMM Main KV

BIDA Kid Booklet and Leaflet

March 1, 2023/in Booklet Government of Philippines Department of Health, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Philippines Department of Health and Evidence Marketing Communications, PINASLAKAS Philippines Bisaya, Tagalog Return to Work/School, Vaccines Children (under 12), Parents and Caregivers of Children/by wpengine

Breakthrough ACTION Philippines developed a booklet for young, school-aged children. This booklet serves as a guide for young students on their safe return to school. It provides basic information about COVID-19 and key preventive behaviors they can practice at home, in school, and in community areas. The booklet also includes fun and engaging activities to help reinforce the key messages.

The booklet is accompanied by a leaflet for parents. The leaflet provides parents with helpful information on the steps to get their children vaccinated such as vaccination requirements, tips on how to prepare for their child’s vaccination, and information on what to expect before, during, and after vaccination.

Source: BIDA Kid Booklet and Leaflet

Name: Krissa Alvarez
Email Address: krissa@phreachhealth-ccp.org

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