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COVID 19 Vaccine Demand Promotion PPT Last
COVID 19 Vaccine Demand Promotion PPT Last
training
Techniques for
effective
communication 3. In session
6. In session
Encourage
Ask questions to
expression of
check
understanding ideas and
feelings
4. In session
5. In session
Listen actively
Acknowledge
to show For additional information on good
concerns with
interest and communication, see Interpersonal
empathy Communication on Immunization:
respect
https://ipc.unicef.org/
Demand Generation Strategies and approaches
Communicat
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Advocacy Strategy
Advocacy can be done through:
• High-level advocacy meetings at different levels
(ministers, parliamentarian, etc.)
• Engaging influencers and role models (religious
and community leaders, local celebrity or
influencers, etc.).
• Organize and conduct launching ceremonies at
diff. levels.
• Woreda, zonal/sub city or facility level advocacy
meetings
Mainstream Media Engagement
• Conduct a one/two-day training on COVID-19 vaccine for the journalists and
reporters who will become the key advocates for the vaccine and in responding to
rumors, misinformation and fake news
• Prepare talking points on COVID-19 vaccine updates & conducting regular press
briefing .
• Prepare a press release –launching
• Field visit and expert interview – news coverage very often, panel & documentary
• Share the contact information of the designated spokespersons at national and
subnational level with the media agencies for timely and accurate information
Brainstorming
Considerations- community engagement
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The trigger for action .
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Understan Community dynamics and dimension- “one
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How to support .
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Evidence based to shape contextually
Build
relevant and appropriate interventions .
Participatory & inclusive of people
with disabilities and special need
population , IDP/ Refugees, segment
Empowerment- Local
population (women/youth) …
Community mobilizers/influencer .
engagement to
consider… Dialogue always to be real two way.
Be present .
Effective communication :
• Credibility
• Trust / Honesty
• Mutual respect
• Commitment
• Expertise (including good
quality information)
• Empathy
• Recognition that individual
decisions may be based more
on values than on evidence .
How to talk about COVID-19 vaccine- IPC
Vaccine
Side Effects
Hesitancy
"I know vaccinating will help Health worker: “I understand that you want
me, but I am afraid of side- to make the best choice for yourself. What side-
effects." effects are you concerned about?”
"I am not sure what to do. Health worker: "I can see you are questioning
My community leader vaccines. How do others you know deal with
objects to vaccines." vaccination? What are your concerns?"
"I read rumours about Health worker: “Social media and websites can spread
COVID-19 vaccine online. I false information. You can get the latest on COVID-19
do not know what to believe.” vaccine from the source I trust at xxx@xxx.com. I am
also here to answer your questions.”
Source: Presentation on Key elements of risk communication by Helena Ballester Bon, Chair of the ESACRED Demand TWG / UNICEF ESARO
Source: Presentation on Key elements of risk communication by Helena Ballester Bon, Chair of the ESACRED Demand TWG / UNICEF ESARO
Source: Presentation on Key elements of risk communication by Helena Ballester Bon, Chair of the ESACRED Demand TWG / UNICEF ESARO
Source: Presentation on Key elements of risk communication by Helena Ballester Bon, Chair of the ESACRED Demand TWG / UNICEF ESARO
Source: Presentation on Key elements of risk communication by Helena Ballester Bon, Chair of the ESACRED Demand TWG / UNICEF ESARO
Source: Presentation on Key elements of risk communication by Helena Ballester Bon, Chair of the ESACRED Demand TWG / UNICEF ESARO
Health worker’s role in crisis communication and AEFI*
As a vaccinator, do not speak to the media if they
Make sure you know who the COVID-19 vaccine
approach you about a serious illness after
AEFI focal point is for your area.
vaccination.
Reassure community members that the vaccine is • Refer the media to the AEFI focal point who will have
given to protect them from COVID-19. up-to-date information on what has happened and
what needs to be done.
Explain why the vaccination is given, benefits
of vaccination, safety of the vaccine, common side-
effects, and care for side-effects. Communicate with the community. Tell them an
investigation is being carried out by the
If you see that a person recently vaccinated has government.
fallen seriously ill after vaccination: • Show empathy to the family and the community.
• start treatment immediately, refer to the appropriate • Do not give incorrect/false information.
health facility as needed; and • Tell them that you will share follow-up information at
• inform your supervisor and/or AEFI focal point a specific date/time.
immediately (over the telephone); complete the • If no additional information is available at that time,
COVID-19 vaccine AEFI reporting form within 24 maintain communication and provide them a new
hours. follow–up time.
* For more information on AEFI, please refer to the Module 5 on COVID-19 vaccine AEFI monitoring
Video
In summery
• A mobilizer at all level -need to have interest in COVID 19 vaccine mobilization.
• Those vaccinated for C-19 vaccine & /or pro vaccine and have confident in
vaccine .
• Those who have better communication skill, accepted ( respected ) in the
community /village or block.
• Start today ( learn from the previous R1 & 2) campaign .
• All media outlet – news coverage +
• Use all possible means – locally acceptable/adoptable .
• Involve all stakeholder - ( HEID /FHT +) to support the demand generation
activity.
• Document social mobilization best practices .
• Pre and intra campaign social mobilization assessment and review .
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