COVID-19 Communications
Promoting Prevention Measures and Vaccine Confidence
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) convened a multidisciplinary expert virtual roundtable in January 2021 to share research, insights, and best practices for improving and harmonizing communication to the public about the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of following evidence-based public health prevention measures. Based on the roundtable discussion, NFID developed a new report, COVID-19 Communications: Promoting Prevention Measures and Vaccine Confidence, to provide a framework for developing effective communications.
We all have a role to play in educating the public about COVID-19 prevention measures. But as science continues to evolve and recommendations shift, there is potential for confusion and frustration.
COVID-19 Communications Toolkit
NFID has developed this toolkit with resources to help leaders across sectors—including business, education, employers, workforce, and government—communicate effectively and encourage the public to follow evidence-based public health prevention measures to control the spread of COVID-19.
Communication Framework and Principles
Resources to help reinforce best practices in communicating about COVID-19 public health guidelines
COVID-19 Communications Framework Presentation Slides (Template)
Slide deck on COVID-19 communication strategies and key messages.
COVID-19 Communications: Sample Newsletter/Website Content
Sample article to help reinforce best practices in communicating about COVID-19 public health guidelines
How to Talk about COVID-19
NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD, offers practical communication advice to help you communicate more effectively about COVID-19
Shareable Videos
COVID-19: Everyday Heroes
Animated video on ordinary people who step up and rise to the challenge to stop the spread of COVID-19
5 Tips to Help #StopTheSpread of COVID-19
Animated video providing 5 tips to help stop the spread of COVID-19
Shareable Social Media Graphics
COVID-19 Graphics for Healthcare Professionals and Community Leaders
For HCP’s and Community Leaders to share these social media graphics to help #StopTheSpread of COVID-19
