Reputable, consumer-level resources that librarians can provide to library patrons.

Vermont Information

• Vermont Health Department’s COVID-19 Vaccine Page – Information about the vaccine in VT and vaccine planning
• Vermont Health Department's COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ

Other Consumer Information

• Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology: Herd Immunity – Understanding herd immunity and the COVID-19 vaccine
• CDC COVID-19 Vaccine – Vaccine information and consumer-friendly FAQs
• FDA Vaccine Facts Handout (PDF) - Shows the path from researching a vaccine to emergency use authorization
• Harvard School of Public Health: Establishing the Truth: Vaccines, Social Media, and the Spread of Misinformation – General consumer article on vaccine misinformation and disinformation
• Mayo Clinic: COVID-19 Vaccines: Get the Facts – Benefits, approved vaccines, side effects, distribution efforts, and more
• Pfizer Vaccine Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers (PDF) - Includes possible side effects, more information about the vaccine, and additional links for information
• U.S. National Library of Medicine’s MedlinePlus COVID-19 Vaccine Information – Continually updated consumer-level information on the COVID-19 vaccine
• World Health Organization: Vaccines and Immunization: Myths and Misconceptions – Q&A addressing the common misconceptions about vaccination that are often cited by concerned parents

Combating Misinformation

• Cornell University Library: “How to Spot Fake News” Handout
• Snopes COVID-19 Vaccine