How the COVID-19 Vaccine Works
This video, produced by the World Health Organization, was posted on Twitter. The speakers explain exactly how the COVID-19 vaccine works, its safety, and its importance.
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Tips for Professional Reporting on COVID-19 Vaccines
/in Clinical/Technical Guidance World Health Organization Global English Risk Communication and Messaging, Vaccines Journalists/by Shane HarperThis article lays out tips for professional reporting on COVID-19 vaccines. Some general guidelines that should be followed include: state the source, use clear language, report the numbers, etc.
Framework for Decision-making: Implementation of Mass Vaccination Campaigns in the Context of COVID-19
/in News and Updates World Health Organization Global English Vaccines Multiple, Researchers, Response Organizations, SBC Professionals/by Shane HarperThis document describes the principles to consider when deliberating the implementation of mass vaccination campaigns for prevention of vaccine-preventable diseases and high impact diseases (VPD/HID), and when assessing risks and benefits of conducting outbreak-response vaccination campaigns to respond to VPD/HID outbreaks.
Call for Action: Managing the Infodemic
/in News and Updates World Health Organization Global English Risk Communication and Messaging, Rumors and Misinformation Multiple, Response Organizations, SBC Professionals/by Shane HarperDeeply concerned with the undermining consequences of the current infodemic to the COVID-19 response and acknowledging the great potential for improved risk communication through new tools, the WHO has called on key stakeholders and the global community to commit to undertaking the actions in this article.
New WHO Campaign to Help COVID-era Quitters Kick the Habit
/in News and Updates World Health Organization Global English Other health in COVID-19 context Multiple, Policy Makers, Researchers, SBC Professionals/by Shane HarperThe UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, announced the start of a year-long global campaign to help people quit tobacco, with millions citing the threat of COVID-19 as a new incentive to give up the habit.
Behavioural Considerations for Acceptance and Uptake of COVID-19 Vaccines: WHO Technical Advisory Group on Behavioural Insights and Sciences for Health
/in Reports and Studies World Health Organization Global English Risk Communication and Messaging, Vaccines Response Organizations, SBC Professionals/by Shane HarperThis is a report from a meeting held in October 2020 to discuss behavioral considerations relating to vaccine acceptance and uptake.
The discussion focused on a series of key questions around achieving high and equitable uptake of vaccines through evidence-based and behaviourally informed strategies. This meeting report is the product of the discussion held by WHO TAG members during the meeting. It covers only the topics that were addressed at the meeting.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Masks
/in Fact Sheet, Web Resources World Health Organization Global English Masks, Prevention Multiple, Researchers, Response Organizations, SBC Professionals/by Shane HarperThis document, dated December 2, 2020, is an update of the guidance published previously and includes updated scientific evidence relevant to the use of masks for preventing transmission of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as well as practical considerations. It is presented in the form of Questions and Answers.
Pandemic Fatigue: Reinvigorating the Public to Prevent COVID-19
/in Clinical/Technical Guidance World Health Organization Global English Pandemic Fatigue, Prevention Multiple, Researchers, Response Organizations, SBC Professionals/by Shane HarperPandemic fatigue is an expected and natural response to a prolonged public health crisis – not least because the severity and scale of the COVID-19 pandemic have called for the implementation of invasive measures with unprecedented impacts on the daily lives of everyone, including those who have not been directly affected by the virus itself.
Infographics on COVID-19 and Immunization
/in Infographics, SBC Materials World Health Organization Global English Other health in COVID-19 context Multiple/by Shane HarperThese infographics from the World Health Organization address the importance of continuing to obtain regular immunizations during the time of COVID-19. These are part of a series of infographics from WHO which can be found on the same page.
Infographics on COVID-19 and Mental Health
/in Infographics, SBC Materials World Health Organization Global English Mental Health Journalists, Multiple, Researchers, SBC Professionals/by Shane HarperThese infographics from the World Health Organization address issues of mental health during the time of COVID-19. These are part of a series of infographics from WHO which can be found on the same page.
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