Messaging Resources
From topline talking points to infographics and toolkits, these vetted messaging resources are designed to help public health leaders deliver fact-based, effective, and timely COVID-19 communications in your communities. Use these resources to make sense of the latest developments, answer tough questions, and bolster your local public health outreach.
Featured Resources
Updated Toolkit: COVID-19 Booster Dose Messaging and Outreach Tools
Millions of Americans are now eligible to get a COVID-19 booster dose. The following communications resources — including topline talking points, answers to tough questions, sample social media posts and graphics — can help you answer questions about COVID-19 vaccine booster doses and support your local vaccination outreach. ...
Toolkit: Holiday Safety Tips 2021
The holidays are right around the corner! To embrace the spirit of the season, the Public Health Communications Collaborative and Health Action Alliance have created a new resource for public health communicators and businesses to share with their communities. Use this resource and the accompanying social graphics to promote COVID-19 safety tips to help ensure ...
Toolkit: Thanksgiving 2021 Safety Tips
What’s on the menu for your Thanksgiving? We’ve cooked up a new recipe in the PHCC kitchen—one you can share to help others enjoy the holiday safely and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Download and share Safety Tips for Thanksgiving 2021 and accompanying social posts. This resource is also available in Spanish. ...
Updated Toolkit: Children and COVID-19 Vaccination
On November 2, the CDC recommended that children age 5-11 get a COVID-19 vaccine, expanding pediatric vaccine eligibility to all children and adolescents age 5 and older. Use these sample posts and shareable graphics to promote vaccination in your community. Visit our Answers to Tough Questions on children and vaccinations for messaging guidance that helps ...
Toolkit: Halloween 2021 Safety Tips
Halloween is around the corner! Download and share these communications resources – including safety guidance, an activity for kids, and social graphics – to help achieve a sweet and safe holiday in your community. ...
COVID-19 Resources for School Administrators, Staff, and Educators
To support a safe and healthy return to school, the Public Health Communications Collaborative and the COVID Collaborative have created a one-page resource for school administrators, educators, and staff with resources created or curated by the CDC. ...
Tough Q&A
Below are tough questions related to COVID-19, with suggested answers. Many of these topics are sensitive and often politicized. The answers provide message guidance and framing for public health officials and others, and it is regularly updated to reflect new developments and emerging issues.
