COVID-19 Vaccines & Vaccine Hesitancy
The goal of this session is to review the major classes of COVID-19 vaccines, their common side effects and risks, and to discuss strategies for identifying and navigating vaccine hesitancy in a clinical environment.
What you will learn in Module 19
Differentiate between the major classes of COVID-19 vaccines
Review the data around COVID-19 vaccine efficacy
Identify the most common side effects, contraindi- cations, and risks of COVID-19 vaccines
Review the vaccine recommendations for different groups, including people living with HIV, pregnant women, and those with prior history of COVID-19
Discuss factors that may contribute to vaccine hesitancy among patients, their families, and communities
Apply the principles of motivational interviewing to engage vaccine-hesitant patients in conversations about vaccination
Discuss the major barriers to equitable COVID-19 vaccine dissemination
Complete the Module
Each module includes a group activity and a self-paced activity.
Group Activity
Use the resources below to facilitate group activites to practice skills presented in the module.
Facilitator Instructions
Instructions for facilitating the learning activity.
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For the best experience, complete the self-paced activity in one session. Your progress through the self-paced module is not saved. Select the “Start Course” button below to begin.
