Use these resources to educate patients and the public about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines and to offer vaccination for influenza and COVID–19. Included are flyers, talking points to address vaccine hesitancy, social media posts and sample language for promoting in-office vaccinations.
The CDA Foundation in 2021 received a grant from the California Department of Public Health to develop these resources and conduct other work to address vaccine hesitancy. Learn about the grant’s impact.
Resources updated in August 2024 to cover the flu and HPV vaccines.
Two printable flyers for display in your office to support COVID-19, flu and HPV vaccination for total health. “Prevention Looks Like” is appropriate for dentists scheduling vaccines, while “Formula for a Healthy Smile” is appropriate for dentists supporting vaccinations.
Two square-size social media posts to promote COVID-19, flu and HPV vaccination for total disease prevention. “Prevention Looks Like” is appropriate for dentists scheduling vaccines, while “Formula for a Healthy Smile” is appropriate for dentists supporting vaccinations.
Talking points to help dental providers use motivational interviewing to discuss vaccination with patients. Included are answers to common questions patients may have about the safety and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines specifically.
Sample “Vaccinations available” announcement that dental offices can use to promote in-office flu and COVID-19 vaccinations in conjunction with dental cleanings. The flyer Vaccinations and Your Total Health answers common questions adults and kids have about the vaccines.
This one-pager for dentists describes how vaccine hesitancy develops, why discussing vaccine hesitancy builds trust with communities and promotes total disease prevention and provides additional vaccination resources from trusted sources.