COVID-19 Vaccine Patient Education
Resources to help answer your patients' questions.
Customize and use any of the Encouraging COVID-19 Vaccinations: Sample Patient Education Messages in your patient portal, newsletters or emails.
Use the Debunking Common COVID-19 Vaccine Myths article on familydoctor.org to correct misconceptions your patients might have, like:
- The COVID-19 vaccines were developed too fast to be safe.
- There weren't enough participants in clinical trials to declare the vaccines safe.
- I won't need to wear a mask after I am vaccinated.
A "We Can Do This" Campaign PSA
Family medicine physician Dr. Alexa Mieses Malchuk talks about the complex issue of vaccine hesitancy and the health-related misinformation patients have to grapple with.
It's an easy video to share with your patients, and reinforces everything you've said to encourage vaccination.
A Spanish version is also available.
Familydoctor.org Articles
These resources were made for patients. See what articles the AAFP's patient resource site offers to those with questions about the COVID-19 vaccines, and interested in learning more about the benefits of vaccination.
COVID-19 Vaccine Video Series
Dr. Sarah Coles, Chair, AAFP Commission on Health of the Public and Science, offers tips on how to talk with patients about the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.
What is a mRNA vaccine?
Should we still wear a mask?
Do I need two shots?
What should I know about the COVID-19 vaccines?
Can I get a flu and COVID-19 vaccine at the same time?
What if I've already had COVID-19?