Working with elementary kids all the way up to highschool, it's essential on how we talk with parents/guardians. With this topic, it's often that parents would start to yelll at staff but now we know how we can speak to them and have positive results.

Out of date info on natural immunity (see Jan 27 Wall street Journal article by Johns Hopkins - Markey). References for all research would help know the dates course information was valid as well as help evaluation the sources. Also need to address issue of non-availability of N-95 masks for kids and how most masks are useless for preventing infection. (The simple phrase "well fitted" is meaningless and needs to elaborate on layers, materials, nose brace, cleaning, and practice/instructions for children who use the masks.) This course does not pass the Misinformation test (and for that matter includes some 'fake news".) Also the GoViral game is confusing and not worth the effort. Fake dialogues with questioning parents are unrealistic. They do not reflect the anger of hesitant parents or their tendency to include government sources as merely more misinformation and biased news. (Biased news is not the same as "fake news" and the bias of many "news" sources as well as government agencies is not addressed. The course makes it seem as if all government officials are in agreement. And it doesn't address the fact that the CDC/FDA/etc. change their minds or words to reflect political or economic issues. (e.g. see: Fauci on why he said no masks originally). This course makes it seem as if dissenting/questioning/hesitant parents were ignorant or looking for guidance from "superior minds". They are not. Most I have come across are well educated and can quote from experts outside the U.S. as well as inside. They are looking to guide as well as be guided, to share as well as receive information. They are unlikely to fall prey to simplistic psychological manipulation such as that suggested in the "communication skills" section of this course.

Comprehensive and highly informative. The skills and information provided by this course serve as a much needed response and tool to effectively and empathetically combat fear and misinformation surrounding COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccines. Thank you to the experts at Johns Hopkins for creating this course and making it possible for members of the public to become informed and empowered.

Very relevant and easy to digest information. Providing solutions for people who are worried about side effects, either to pregnant women or to children. And information about how we deal with hoax information sources that make people worry about this.

I believe that every public health professional should take this course! It covers a wide variety of topics including the science behind COVID and mRNA vaccines and how to combat misinforamtion.

This was the first best course i had taken which gave wings of reading in speed and aquire my certificate within a short targeted time.

Thank you all who participated to my dvelopment in this.

the content of this course does not reflect the title accurately

Need to check the questions. There are some innacuracies.

cannot open on phone - useless.

Mémorandum : Formation des Ambassadeurs du Vaccin COVID - Comment Dialoguer avec les Parents À : Ph.Dr. Muharrem De : Shabani Date : Oct 31, 2025 Objet : Formation des ambassadeurs du vaccin COVID pour engager la conversation avec les parents Introduction Ce mémorandum présente un programme de formation essentiel pour les ambassadeurs du vaccin COVID, afin de les préparer à aborder de manière positive et empathique les parents réticents à faire vacciner leurs enfants. Le vaccin COVID est un outil clé pour endiguer la pandémie, et il est impératif que les ambassadeurs puissent transmettre des informations claires et factuelles tout en respectant les préoccupations et émotions des parents. Dans le cadre de notre engagement à protéger les enfants et à restaurer la normalité dans nos communautés, il est crucial que chaque ambassadeur soit bien formé et prêt à intervenir de manière proactive. Contexte et Importance La réticence au vaccin chez les parents est l'un des défis majeurs pour atteindre une couverture vaccinale élevée. De nombreuses familles hésitent à faire vacciner leurs enfants en raison de préoccupations sur la sécurité des vaccins, la rapidité de leur développement, ou des informations erronées véhiculées par des sources non fiables. Le rôle des ambassadeurs est de briser ces barrières et de créer un dialogue ouvert, fondé sur la confiance. Leur formation doit aborder plusieurs aspects pour répondre adéquatement aux préoccupations des parents. Objectifs de la Formation L'objectif de cette formation est de préparer les ambassadeurs à : Comprendre les préoccupations courantes des parents concernant le vaccin COVID. Fournir des réponses basées sur des preuves scientifiques concernant la sécurité et l'efficacité des vaccins. Engager une conversation respectueuse et empathique pour établir une relation de confiance avec les parents. Fournir des ressources supplémentaires et orienter les parents vers des professionnels de santé pour des informations complètes. Principaux Points de la Formation Les préoccupations courantes des parents Sécurité des vaccins : Beaucoup de parents s'inquiètent des effets secondaires potentiels. Il est crucial d’expliquer que les vaccins COVID ont été testés de manière rigoureuse et qu’ils sont constamment surveillés. Rapidité du développement : Certains parents sont préoccupés par la rapidité du développement des vaccins. Il faut rassurer en expliquant le processus scientifique rigoureux et l’implication des ressources mondiales dans le développement. Mythes et désinformation : Les ambassadeurs doivent être préparés à réfuter les mythes populaires, comme ceux qui suggèrent que les vaccins modifient l'ADN ou sont inutiles face aux nouvelles variantes du virus. Techniques de communication Écoute active : Il est primordial d'écouter activement les préoccupations des parents sans jugement, créant ainsi un environnement de respect et de compréhension. Approche factuelle mais empathique : Répondez aux questions de manière factuelle tout en reconnaissant les émotions des parents. Par exemple : "Je comprends que vous soyez préoccupé(e) par la sécurité de votre enfant, et c'est une inquiétude légitime. Permettez-moi de vous expliquer comment les vaccins sont testés et surveillés." Poser des questions ouvertes : Encouragez les parents à partager leurs préoccupations. Exemple : "Quelles sont vos principales inquiétudes au sujet du vaccin ?" Les avantages du vaccin Protéger les enfants et la communauté : Vacciner les enfants contribue à la protection de la communauté, en particulier les personnes vulnérables, comme les personnes âgées ou immunodéprimées. Réduction des risques de maladies graves : Le vaccin réduit le risque de formes graves de COVID-19, d’hospitalisation et de complications. Retour à la normalité : Insistez sur le rôle crucial des vaccins dans la réouverture des écoles et des activités sociales, permettant aux enfants de reprendre une vie normale. Soutien et ressources supplémentaires Fournissez aux parents des ressources officielles, comme des brochures, des sites web fiables et des contacts avec des professionnels de santé. Si le parent reste hésitant, proposez une consultation avec un médecin pour discuter des préoccupations plus en détail. Conclusion La formation des ambassadeurs est essentielle pour garantir que le message sur le vaccin COVID soit transmis de manière claire, précise et respectueuse. En formant les ambassadeurs à comprendre les préoccupations des parents et à engager un dialogue basé sur l'écoute et les faits, nous pouvons aider à réduire l'hésitation au vaccin et à protéger nos communautés contre la propagation du COVID-19. En tant qu’ambassadeurs, vous avez la responsabilité de contribuer à un avenir plus sûr et plus sain pour tous. Nous encourageons tous les ambassadeurs à suivre cette formation et à participer activement à cette mission vitale pour la santé publique. Annexes : Fiches d'information sur le vaccin COVID-19 Liens vers des ressources fiables (OMS, CDC, etc.) FAQ sur la sécurité des vaccins Contact des conseillers médicaux disponibles pour des consultations

I give a perfect score because it discuss it very well and elaborate the process and some issues why the parents hesitant to vaccinate their children. In this course, I've been enlighted and open my mind for some point of views about the importance of covid 19 vaccination. It shows the some misinforations and myths about covid 19 vaccination which I usually heard to other people. By this course I can share what I've learned to the parents in every child for those are not vaccinated. Thank you coursera.

This is a short and sweet course that is useful for everyone. For laypeople, the content will give them easily-digestible information to understand the science AND to become better advocates of vaccination for their families and friends. For health professions, the material provides tips and tricks in delivering their intended message much better to laypeople around them who are having doubts on the efficacy and safety of COVID-19 vaccines.

A very helpful and insightful course! I learned so much about vaccines, how I can engage in conversations in relation to vaccine hesitancy in an empathetic way, our immune system, and so much more. Thank you for making this easily accessible and for sharing these knowledge :) I truly did learn a lot and I shall put them into good use! Thank you :)

Throughout the internet, you'll find information regarding COVID-19 and the vaccine used to combat this disease but this is one of the very few places on the internet where you'll find 100% accurate information regarding how you can truly be a force for change and for the good of all. Be a COVID Vaccine Ambassador now!😊

it was a journey for me to have difficulty in sharing to our parents the children must be vaccinated but because of this course i learned many things ans strategy to gain more other things to tell them and helped our learners to be vaccinated this school year 2022. i gave this course an outstanding rate (O)

A great starter course in helping people, rather than arguing or condescending. It provided excellent strategies, and some leads for pursuing these ideas further. The explanations of how vaccines work, and of the vaccine approval process, were clear, understandable, and easy to remember.

The course is very informative. It adds to my knowledge on COVID 19 and COVID 19 vaccines. The length of presentation of each topic is not too long. The definition and description are simple and direct to the point. The questions are not complex and is easily understood.

This was a great insight into how to not only talk to people anout the effectiveness of the vaccine, but also to educate the,. It also helps to debunk a lot of wrong and false information circulating on social media and how to report such false information.

I really liked topic: Common Questions from Parents. The answers were clear and concise for parents to understand without a lot of medical language. The video could easily be used to educate parents at schools, churches, Health Fairs and family events.

Excellent for non healthcare professionals, especially parents and school staff! Easy to understand; covers many important topics; educate on basic vaccine concepts; gives tools to have empathic conversations, prebunk and debunk misinformation.

i am super excited and proud of myself to have completed this course, i am truly grateful to cousera for this opportunity and new accomplishment i have because i know i couldn't have afford this. i can't wait to explore my potentials.

The course takes about two hours to complete, as advertised. It is easy to follow, broken into manageable chunks, and engaging enough to be useful in conversation. Thanks, Johns Hopkins, for such a complete, useful course!

Good information that was easy to follow and understand. While I came to course quite well informed, reviewing in this format reinforced my knowledge and provided a more structured approach to use as a vaccine ambassador.

Thank you for this course. I will be using the information when I speak with families about their child's social and academic progress during teacher/family conference week. I am a kindergarten teacher in California.

The course was great. I love the videos and quizzes. It would have been nice for an option to have an audible voice read. Sitting and reading can get a little boring if there isn't enteraction in the reading.