Tips for Professional Reporting on COVID-19 Vaccines

Journalists play a vital role in informing the public on science, specifically vaccine, developments, in an unprecedented period of scientific publishing.

The situation is constantly evolving but there are some general guidelines that should be followed whenever possible:

Don’t just report the topline
Don’t trust data automatically
Use trusted and reliable sources
State the source
Define the terms
Use clear language
Explain the stage
Report the numbers
Disclose the side effects
Use appropriate imagery
Don’t forget demographics
Remind everyone of the benefits of vaccines

Tackle vaccine hesitancy by reporting facts and figures on vaccine efficacy in ending epidemics throughout history.

Source: Tips for Professional Reporting on COVID-19 Vaccines

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