Vaccine Hesitancy Resources: Reason-Specific Resources

Format: Web page
Description: Includes information about common side effects, rare adverse effects, the emergency use authorization process, etc. Addresses concerns with links to additional information specifically about myocarditis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, anaphylaxis, and thrombosis.
Audience: Patients and Families

Format: Web page
Description: Safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, common questions about vaccination during pregnancy, people who are breastfeeding, people who would like to have a baby, vaccine side effects.
Audience: Patients and Families

Format: Webpage, Embedded Videos
Description: Links to specific studies evaluating the risk of COVID-19 vaccination related to fertility/preventing pregnancy, safety concerns for pregnant people receiving vaccines, and links to additional resources.
Audience: Patient and Families

Formal: Printable factsheets
Description: From San Diego Libraries, information on how to evaluate information and spot misinformation. Resources available in English and Spanish.
Audience: Patients and Families

Format: Video (21:33 minutes)
Description: COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, vaccine hesitancy and hesitancy narratives including conspiracy theories.
Audience: Providers

Format: Printable flyer
Description: Checklist for identifying health misinformation
Audience: Patients

Format: Video (2:59 minutes)
Description: Developed by Black Public Media, this video addresses historical distrust of government/medicine among Black and Brown communities.
Audience: Patients

Format: Printable factsheet
Description: From the CDC, includes brief tips on handling fear and pain related to needles.
Audience: Patients

Format: Printable factsheet, includes infographics
Description: Describes the very rare possibility of myocarditis with the mRNA vaccines.
Audience: Patients

Format: Video (46 seconds)
Description: PSA from a pediatrician about the mild side effects children may face. Created through the Kaiser Family Foundation, Black Coalition Against COVID, and American Academy of Pediatrics.
Audience: Patients and Families

Format: Videos
Description: A series of interviews with medical experts and faith leaders about the various ethical, safety, and efficacy concerns related to COVID-19 vaccination.
Audience: Patients

Format: Videos
Description: From the "Just A Minute!" series with Dr. Peter Marks of the FDA, this brief video responds to the title question.
Audience: Patients

Format: Web Page
Description: Information about COVID-19 related scams, including vaccines and treatment claims, as well as privacy and online security issues.
Audience: Patients