Communications Resources
For Public Health Professionals
The Public Health Communications Collaborative (PHCC) was formed in 2020 to coordinate and amplify public health messaging on COVID-19 and increase Americans’ confidence in guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local public health officials.
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Upcoming Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccinations and Children - Answering Parents' Questions
Register for our next webinar, Wednesday, June 23, 1:00-2:00pm ET / 10:00-11:00am PT. Featured speakers: Karen Remley, MD, MBA, MPH, FAAP, Director of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities at the CDC, and Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health.
Graphic: Messaging to Communicate Mask Guidance
To help you develop clear and effective talking points about mask-wearing guidelines and rules to follow in your community, just remember: MASK.
Updates on Mask Guidance
Answers to tough questions about the CDC's May 13 recommendations for vaccinated and unvaccinated people, including mask use.
Webinar: Summer Travel and COVID-19
In this webinar, Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and Dr. Mysheika Roberts, Health Commissioner for Columbus, Ohio discuss communicating about COVID-19 travel safety.
Graphic: Summer Safety Tips
Downloadable graphics and messaging that highlight COVID-19 safety tips for summer activities and travel. Graphics and sample language for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Improving Vaccine Confidence: A Communication Guide for Physicians
This 4-page guide with research-based tips and language was developed for physicians by the de Beaumont Foundation and ASTHO.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine updates
We've updated our "Tough Questions" section with the latest information about the end of the Johnson & Johnson pause and what will happen next.
Webinar: Successful COVID-19 Messaging in Rural Communities
In this webinar, Dr. Ayne Amjad, Dr. LIsa Costello presented insights from their research and successful vaccine outreach campaign to communities in West Virginia.
