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Share Vaccine Resources With Your Communities
 Now that COVID-19 vaccines are here, it is important to keep sharing trusted information with our friends, families, and communities. On CEAL’s Learning About Vaccines page, you can find infographics, videos, and social media posts to share, including:
Community engagement builds needed trust in science and scientists
Read the latest research feature from the NHLBI about the COVID-19 response and the importance of building trusted relationships, fostering inclusion, and looking to the future of participation in research. The article highlights Venus Ginés, president and founder of Día de la Mujer Latina® Inc, a nonprofit that is part of the CEAL research team in Texas.
“Having a strategic plan to conduct a culturally tailored community engagement program that addresses issues of historical disadvantage, low health literacy, and mistrust is really important,” she says. “It allows us to build the type of framework for all research studies moving forward, not just for COVID-19.”
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COVID-19 Vaccination Communication
NIH’s Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) has developed a COVID-19 Vaccination Communication report outlining evidence-informed communication strategies in support of national COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts. This includes coordinated communication and consistent messaging, trust building through partnerships, consideration of differing health literacy levels, and prioritization of equity in all aspects of communication. Also, check out the Communicator’s Tip Sheet for COVID-19 Vaccination.
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New Videos From the National Library of Medicine (NLM)
NLM has released a series of videos focused on vaccines and clinical trials. These are available in English and Spanish and can be found in the Resources sections of CEAL’s Learning About Vaccine and Understanding Clinical Trials pages.
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Funding Opportunity: Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy and Uptake
NIMHD is announcing a Notice of Special Interest for research to develop strategies and interventions to address vaccine hesitancy, uptake, and implementation among populations who experience health disparities in the U.S.
Read the funding announcement.
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In Case You Missed It
Explore some of the latest events promoting community engagement, inclusion in research, and the COVID-19 vaccine. Upcoming and past events, including town halls and panel discussions, can also be found on our Events Page.
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December 17, 2020 | Watch the Video
In this panel discussion, top health professionals discuss how the COVID-19 vaccine will be disseminated.
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December 15, 2020 | Watch the Video
NIH’s Dr. Anthony Fauci and NIH Tribal Health Research Office Director Dr. David Wilson discuss the importance of COVID-19 research, clinical trials, and vaccines within the American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
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November 23, 2020 | Watch the Video
In an interview with La Visión News, NIH’s Dr. Eliseo Pérez-Stable discusses the importance of Latino participation in COVID-19 clinical trials, resources for diverse communities, and what NIH is doing to ensure they are represented in research. (En Español)
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 The NIMHD Insights Blog recently shared the op-ed co-authored by CEAL’s leaders, NIH’s Dr. Eliseo Pérez-Stable and Dr. Gary Gibbons. Learn how sharing information, dispelling myths, and building trust in science can help turn the tide for the pandemic-strapped communities of color. Read the op-ed.
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