Hello. Let's Slow Misinformation 🎓

Dear Virginia COVID-19 Community Ambassador, 

Hello + welcome to Mission 12, an infodemic learning experience.

We've prepared an ambassador "infodemic mini-class" for you. As the virus spreads, so does misinformation. This creates what is known as an infodemic. Let's work together to slow the spread.

THE SHORT VERSION

    🧠 Introducing: The Infodemic Mini-class
    🍎 Extra Credit: Learn from experts
    🎓 Extra-Extra Credit: Your (1.5 hour) infodemic certificate 

Para la Misión 12 en español haga clic aquí.

THE LONG VERSION

🧠 Introducing: The Infodemic Mini-class: Often in missions, we ask you to share information - in this mission we’re inviting you to study information. Swipe through our virtual training for the Top 10 Things To Know About Infodemics. We've teamed up with the US Surgeon General to put the latest health misinformation advisory to use within our local communities.

🍎 Extra Credit: Learn from experts
Continue your infodemic education experience below. The goal is to build COVID Community Ambassador awareness. If you feel your community would find value in these materials, please share to help stop the spread of misinformation.

🩺 Vaccine Mythbusters

Dr. Danny Avula, Virginia's Vaccine Coordinator, offers insight into common myths.
(90 sec) 

⚡ Confronting Health Misinformation 

This report covers the full advisory by the US Surgeon General + action steps.
(20-30 min)

💬 Surgeon General Overview

This virtual call with U.S. Surgeon General explains how we can slow misinformation.
(30 min)

🔍 Let's Flatten the Curve 

This page by the World Health Organization shares tips to identify + navigate misinformation.
(5-10 min)

🕰 Smarter in Seconds 

Short + sweet, Blair Imani shares the basics of misinformation.
(40 sec)

🧠 Misinformation Alerts 

Want to know how to respond to the latest misinformation circling the web? 

🎓 Extra-Extra Credit
Review all info above?: We've created a downloadable certificate for you to share on social media or in text. This helps acknowledge your accomplishment + commitment to community-driven public health. Thank you for slowing the spread of misinformation in Virginia... an act of service worth celebrating!

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