Course Information:
This course provides insights into factors that make communication around the benefit and risks of vaccination challenging. In particular, it describes how risk perceptions related to vaccines and infectious diseases can influence vaccination acceptance. It then explores the strategies that can enhance communication on the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. The course is designed for professionals involved in communication on vaccination in national public health institutes and Ministries of Health, as well as in other organisations in the field of public health.
Audience: Public health professionals involved in vaccination programmes, particularly in communication on vaccines, working in national public health institutes and ministries of health in EU/EEA countries, and other organisations. Other learners interested in the topic can also benefit from this course.
Objectives:
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Identify approaches that enhance communication about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines.
- Use tools such as data visualisation to convey complex vaccine information.
- Understand how risk perceptions influence vaccination acceptance and uptake.
Participation: This course is free and open to all, thanks to EU funding. You can browse the content as a guest, but you must log in and enrol to receive a certificate of completion.
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