Hello. Let's get back to the core message! 💬

Dear Virginia COVID-19 Community Ambassador, 

Over the last 2 years research has shown the continuous benefits of vaccines, boosting, + testing during the pandemic. Although the facts are readily available, hesitation continues due to the spread of misinformation leading to unproductive conversations online + in-person. Not to mention a major reason for division within our communities. In this mission, we want to get back to the core message while building bridges between those misinformed + the facts with true compassion + understanding – in hopes to meet in the middle. Mission 18 will equip you to have an engaging conversation, fight misinformation, + provide you with tools to better impact your community.

THE SHORT VERSION
🚨 Get misinformation alerts
💬 Build a bridge
🛠 Grab a tool

Para la Misión 18 en español haga clic aquí.

THE LONG VERSION

🚨 Get Misinformation Alerts + tackle high-risk topics by addressing + debunking the misinformation. Though factual information is available, most of the time it is drowned in the noise of misinformation. Public Health Communications Collaborative has created a resource that reports recent misinformation + if it should be addressed through alerts categorized as high, medium, or low risk. Be sure to bookmark the site + review weekly. 

💬 Build a Bridge. In 2 years of this pandemic, the research + information available has evolved, but clearly points back to the benefits of vaccination, testing, and boosting. During this time, misinformation has continuously weakened the message + created a divide in our communities + between our relationships. Mission 18 asks you to continue to help keep everyone in Virginia healthy + safe by focusing on the core message of this pandemic with the most important + factual information available through bridging statements. These statements help address tough questions with compassion, a sincere interest in understanding, + a sincere hope that you will meet closer to the middle by the end of your conversation. Follow this guide to get through tough questions + let us know how you used the bridging statements in your community. 

🛠  Grab a tool. Our goal is to keep you up to date with information from trusted sources so that you can help keep your community safe + healthy throughout every phase of the pandemic.

If you only have a minute, forward this email to a family member, friend, or coworker, + ask them to join us in keeping Virginia safe. 

If you have 10 minutes, take a look at our library to stay up to date with the latest information + resources.

Have more time?  Take this 2hr course + dive deep on how to talk to parents about the pediatric vaccine + share with your community, PTA, or other parents. 

#VaccinateVirginia

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