Resources
The Vaccine Confidence Project provides resources and training to educate healthcare professionals and the public which share the goal of optimizing vaccine confidence in MA, to ensure that all residents are fully protected against serious, vaccine preventable disease.
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Measles: symptoms, spread and SSPE video
Measles: symptoms, spread and SSPE video
A Look at Each Vaccine: Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine
Comprehensive information on vaccines for Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
Measles, Mumps & Rubella Infographic
Measles, Mumps & Rubella Infographic
Vaccine Fears Overturned by Facts Booklet
Vaccine Fears Overturned by Facts Booklet is intended to be a factual rebuttal with personal stories to address common vaccine myths.
Introducing CARD (Comfort Ask Relax Distract) as a vaccine delivery program for community pharmacy-based vaccinations
The increase in the number of vaccines being administered by pharmacy immunizers means that they will be more likely to encounter adverse reactions associated with vaccine administration
Communicating about Vaccines: COVID-19 and more
This page contains online learning modules related to vaccines so that provider including vaccine communication strategies, addressing misinformation and vaccine equity.
Plan Ahead: Vaccines Recommended for Travel
Discuss the geographic epidemiology and clinical manifestations of certain pathogens encountered during travel. Summarize current ACIP recommendations for common travel vaccines.
Vaccination Community Navigator Training for Community Health Workers
A 4-part training to equip promotors, community health workers, and CHW instructors with information and tools to build vaccine confidence in their communities and navigate people to vaccine services.
Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide
A comprehensive, easy-to-use “how-to” guide for vaccinating adults
HPV Vaccination is Cancer Prevention
Maine Health produced this HPV prevention video clip for parents: “HPV Vaccination is Cancer Prevention”
Protecting Your Children from HPV-related Cancer
American Sexual Health Association produced this video, “Protecting Your Children from HPV-related Cancer”
HPV Video Series
The Society for Women's Health Research created a 10-part series video series to help parents and guardians learn about the HPV vaccine and cancer prevention by sharing facts and insights from immunization experts as they answer key questions relating to the HPV vaccine.
Maternal Immunization: Quick Guide
Summary of Maternal Immunization Recommendations
SPANISH: COVID-19 Vaccination if You Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding
The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) and other pregnancy experts recommend that pregnant and lactating people be vaccinated against COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend vaccination for all people aged 5 years and older, including people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant now, or might become pregnant in the future. Vaccination is the best way to reduce the risks of COVID-19 infection and COVID-related complications for both you and your baby
COVID-19 Vaccination if You Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding
The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) and other pregnancy experts recommend that pregnant and lactating people be vaccinated against COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend vaccination for all people aged 5 years and older, including people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant now, or might become pregnant in the future. Vaccination is the best way to reduce the risks of COVID-19 infection and COVID-related complications for both you and your baby.
Crucial Vaccination Conversations: A Roadmap to Engage Women and their Communities
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, women make up to 80% of the health care decisions in the family.2 Thus, women caregivers are in a unique position to ensure their family members receive appropriate vaccines as recommended by the CDC and their health care providers. Women need scientifically-based and culturally-relevant information to make informed decisions to optimize their family’s health.
Prevent Cancer with the HPV Vaccine: A Guide to Giving a Strong Recommendation
If a parent, guardian, or patient themself is concerned about the HPV vaccination, listening is key to understanding the source of their concerns before addressing them. At the end of the conversation, health care providers should give a firm and clear recommendation for the HPV vaccine to help protect against serious diseases, including cancer, as they would with any other childhood vaccination.
HPV Vaccination starting at Age 9
Series of 13 videos supporting HPV vaccination at 9
HPV Vaccination Starting at 9
HPV vaccination has the potential to dramatically reduce rates of cervical, oropharyngeal, vaginal, vulvar, anal, and penile cancers. However, HPV vaccination rates in the US lag behind other countries, and HPV vaccine has lower coverage than other adolescent vaccines. Initiation of the vaccine series at ages 9-10 has been suggested as a way to improve vaccination utilization and increase the number of adolescents who complete their series on time.
Hepatitis B Prevention Strategies
Webinar discussing current US recommendations for hepatitis B vaccination among adults, along with strategies for healthcare professionals to effectively communicate current recommendations.