For Journalists
Why report on immunization
Misinformation and disinformation can have catastrophic consequences to public health. Journalists can counter these threats with accurate reporting on disease outbreaks and immunization. Immunization Advocates supports journalists in these efforts by providing direct access to expert sources and reliable resources to ensure factual and clear reporting.
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More Resources
Expand your knowledge using our growing database of resources on vaccines and immunization.
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WHO bulletin: “Vaccination greatly reduces disease, disability, death and inequity worldwide.”
This bulletin summarizes the benefits of vaccination with peer-reviewed proof points of how vaccines reduce or eliminate diseases including cancer…
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Essential Guide to Verifying Online Information
This guide, written by Shaydanay Urbani at First Draft, includes essential concepts and checklists for verifying online information.
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Understanding how vaccines work
This fact sheet provides an in-depth summary of how the body fights infection and how vaccines activate the body’s natural defenses to produce…
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Country-level disease data
This site provides comprehensive, country-specific data on vaccine-preventable disease monitoring, including total population, vaccination rates…
