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