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Quick Start Guide to Reframing Childhood Immunizations

Five framing strategies that can shift thinking about childhood immunizations.

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Talking Points

Need a short summary of points to make and ways to make them? This guide can get you started.

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Words to Watch

Use this short list of words to replace (and alternatives to embrace) to develop a vaccine vocabulary that inoculates against misunderstandings and distractions.

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“Collective Responsibility”

“As a society, we have a responsibility to the common good—which translates into a shared duty to ensure everyone has access to immunization services.”

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“Software Updates”

“Just like our digital devices perform better after we’ve updated the software, our immune systems work more effectively in response to vaccines.”

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“Beginner Text”

“When we immunize children, it’s a lot like helping them learn to read. Vaccines are beginner texts that our immune systems use to practice comprehending a disease.”

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Sample Letter to the Editor

Legislators always read the opinion pages in their local district press. A letter to the editor is a relatively easy and surprisingly powerful way to frame issues on your own terms.

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Adjusting to Your Audience

Here are some special considerations for communications aimed at people who express skepticism about vaccines but may still be open to listening.

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Recommended Resources

You can learn more about FrameWorks research on vaccine communications in these resources.

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Words to Watch

Sometimes, a single word can make the difference between a conversation that goes well and one that goes astray.