Messages for Different Demographics

Talking Points Regarding Topics of Race, Ethnicity, and Age

• COVID-19 vaccines have been studied in clinical trials with large and diverse groups of people of various ages, races, and ethnicities.

• The vaccine development process is carefully monitored and fully transparent.

  • A diverse group of doctors and public health practitioners was assembled to ensure that the vaccine was safe and effective across racial groups.

• Focus on making decisions that are best for you and your family, following fact-based, trusted information about vaccine safety and efficacy, including links to trusted sources of information.

• Messaging from personal doctors and other health care providers is typically among the most trusted sources for Black/African Americans (may also be responsive to messaging from faith-based leaders).

• Messaging from medical experts and community health providers is the most trusted source for Hispanics/Latinos. Hispanics/Latinos may also be more receptive to messages from their inner circle, such as neighbors, their mayor, and people they follow on social media.

• Older adults may be more motivated to reduce their own risk for severe illness or death.

• Young adults may be less concerned about their own health but more motivated to prevent transmitting the infection to older family members.

• There is no evidence suggesting that fertility problems are a side effect of any of the COVID-19 vaccines.1 People who are trying to become pregnant now or who plan to try in the future may receive the COVID-19 vaccine.