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Welcome to the 50-State Network’s Advocating for Vaccines Training!

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What You’ll Learn and How it Works:

In this training, you’ll discover how to effectively share your personal story and advocate for policies that improve vaccine access.

Through short videos, interactive questions, and essential tips, you’ll gain the tools needed to confidently speak with legislators and share your story.

Who Is This For?:

If you live with a chronic illness and want to learn how to advocate for policies that support vaccine access, this training is for you. Whether you’re new to advocacy or looking to refine your skills, our step-by-step course will help you feel confident in your ability to make a difference.

Answer the questions below to get started.

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Are you ready to become an advocate for vaccine access? This training is designed to help people with chronic illness feel confident and prepared when talking to elected officials about the importance of vaccines.

Your story as someone with a chronic illness is a powerful way to influence policy change. This video will teach you how to craft a clear, concise, and impactful message that can create real change.

Question 1: Is it important to share your story when advocating for vaccine access?

A. No, legislators prefer hearing from medical professionals only

B. Yes, personal stories humanize complex issues and make policies relatable

C. No, data is more important than personal experiences

D. Sometimes, but the ask can get lost in the personal story

You got the correct Answer: B. Yes, personal stories humanize complex issues and make policies relatable

Good try! The correct answer is Answer: B. Yes, personal stories humanize complex issues and make policies relatable. Don’t worry, reviewing these details helps solidify your understanding. Let’s keep going!

Question 2: What should you include in your message when speaking to a legislator about vaccines?

A. A long, detailed description of your medical history

B. Only general information about vaccines

C. A personal story, a concise message, and a specific “ask”

D. Overly technical details that could confuse the issue

You got the correct Answer: C. A personal story, a concise message, and a specific “ask”

Good try! The correct answer is Answer: C. A personal story, a concise message, and a specific “ask”. Don’t worry, reviewing these details helps solidify your understanding. Let’s keep going!

Meeting face-to-face or virtually with legislators is one of the most effective ways to advocate for policies. This video will walk you through essential tips for making the most of your meeting, from preparing your message to dressing the part and managing your time effectively.

Question 3: When planning for time between meetings in a legislative building, what should you consider?

A. Scheduling meetings back-to-back

B. Time needed to walk between offices in large buildings

C. Asking the legislator to come to you

D. Staying in one place to avoid walking

You got the correct Answer: B. Time needed to walk between offices in large buildings

Good try! The correct answer is Answer: B. Time needed to walk between offices in large buildings. Don’t worry, reviewing these details helps solidify your understanding. Let’s keep going!

Question 4: What should you do if the legislator you meet with disagrees with your stance?

A. Argue your position forcefully

B. Politely correct them and move on

C. Remain respectful and calm, and maintain a positive relationship

D. End the meeting immediately

You got the correct Answer: C. Remain respectful and calm, and maintain a positive relationship

Good try! The correct answer is Answer: C. Remain respectful and calm, and maintain a positive relationship. Don’t worry, reviewing these details helps solidify your understanding. Let’s keep going!

Question 5: Why is it essential to be concise and focused when meeting with legislators?

A. It increases the likelihood of the legislator remembering your key points

B. It shows the legislator you are well-prepared and respectful of their time

C. It prevents the meeting from going off-topic and helps drive the conversation toward your specific ask

D. All of the above

You got the correct Answer: D. All of the above

Good try! The correct answer is Answer: D. All of the above. Don’t worry, reviewing these details helps solidify your understanding. Let’s keep going!

Vaccine policies can significantly impact your ability to stay protected, especially for those with chronic illness. Here, we share top talking points you can use when advocating in support of vaccines.

Click here to learn how vaccine policies safeguard public health, protect those with chronic illnesses, and why patient advocacy is essential for driving meaningful change.

Question 6: How do vaccine policies affect public health beyond the individual?

A. They don't—vaccine policies only affect the individual who gets vaccinated.

B. They only affect the healthcare workers who administer vaccines.

C. By helping individuals get vaccinated, they protect vulnerable populations such as the elderly, infants, and immunocompromised individuals.

D. They reduce the cost of vaccines for all people in the country.

You got the correct Answer: C. By helping individuals get vaccinated, they protect vulnerable populations such as the elderly, infants, and immunocompromised individuals.

Good try! The correct answer is Answer: C. By helping individuals get vaccinated, they protect vulnerable populations such as the elderly, infants, and immunocompromised individuals. Don’t worry, reviewing these details helps solidify your understanding. Let’s keep going!

Question 7: Why are vaccines particularly important for people with chronic illness?

A. They have weaker immune systems and need more protection from preventable diseases.

B. They do not need vaccines as much as healthy people.

C. Vaccines are only important during the fall.

D. Vaccines provide little benefit to people with chronic illness.

You got the correct Answer: A. They have weaker immune systems and need more protection from preventable diseases.

Good try! The correct answer is Answer: A. They have weaker immune systems and need more protection from preventable diseases. Don’t worry, reviewing these details helps solidify your understanding. Let’s keep going!

Having open, respectful conversations about vaccines is an essential part of advocacy, especially when talking to someone who is hesitant. This video will walk you through how to approach these discussions with empathy, facts, and patience.

Question 8: What is an effective way to share information with someone who is vaccine-hesitant?

A. Share complex medical terms and research studies.

B. Keep the information simple and use facts from trustworthy sources like the CDC and WHO.

C. Focus only on sharing personal opinions rather than facts.

D. Avoid mentioning any sources.

You got the correct Answer: B. Keep the information simple and use facts from trustworthy sources like the CDC and WHO.

Good try! The correct answer is Answer: B. Keep the information simple and use facts from trustworthy sources like the CDC and WHO. Don’t worry, reviewing these details helps solidify your understanding. Let’s keep going!

Question 9: How should you respond if the person you’re talking to remains hesitant after your conversation?

A. Push them to change their mind immediately.

B. End the conversation and avoid bringing up the topic again.

C. Respect their views, leave the door open for future conversations, and offer to help if they have more questions.

D. Insist on continuing the discussion until they agree.

You got the correct Answer: C. Respect their views, leave the door open for future conversations, and offer to help if they have more questions.

Good try! The correct answer is Answer: C. Respect their views, leave the door open for future conversations, and offer to help if they have more questions. Don’t worry, reviewing these details helps solidify your understanding. Let’s keep going!

Lastly, we’ll explore effective strategies for using social media to advocate, highlighting key dos and don’ts to maximize your impact online.

Question 10: What should you focus on when sharing advocacy alerts on social media?

A. Writing long posts.

B. Keeping the information simple and providing a clear call to action.

C. Using lots of jargon.

D. Copy-pasting information from any source without fact-checking.

You got the correct Answer: B. Keeping the information simple and providing a clear call to action.

Good try! The correct answer is Answer: B. Keeping the information simple and providing a clear call to action. Don’t worry, reviewing these details helps solidify your understanding. Let’s keep going!

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This training was made possible with support from GSK.

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