Right now, there is lots of information being shared about contagious illnesses, including COVID-19 and Mpox. It can be overwhelming to keep up with new information as it becomes available. This can make it hard to understand what choices we should make to keep ourselves and each other from getting sick.

We have new toolkits to help you understand more about what’s going on, and how to protect yourselves and your loved ones. Read on for links to resources about Mpox, vaccines, differences in access to the COVID vaccine, and what getting an updated COVID vaccine looks like for children.

Our toolkit in partnership with the WITH Foundation and Catalent ADAPT ERG, “What do I need to know about Mpox?" can help you learn more about Mpox virus. It answers questions like:

* What is Mpox? What are the signs of Mpox?

* How can I protect myself from getting Mpox?

* What should I do if I get Mpox?


The toolkit is available in Easy Read, plain language, and video formats here [[link removed]] , in both English and Spanish.

“What you need to know about COVID-19 vaccines for children" can help you learn about up-to-date COVID-19 vaccine information for children. It answers questions like:

* Why is it important for children to get vaccinated?

* Can kids mix and match types of vaccine for their new shot?

* What are the guidelines for immunocompromised children?


The toolkit is available in Easy Read, plain language and video here [[link removed]] , in both English and Spanish.

“What are global disparities in COVID-19 vaccination and why do they matter?" can help you learn more about global disparities in COVID-19 vaccination. It answers questions like:

* What are COVID-19 vaccine disparities?

* What are imperialism and colonialism? Why do they matter today?

* What are charity models? Why do they matter in vaccination?


The toolkit is available in Easy Read, plain language and video here [[link removed]] , in both English and Spanish.

Our new toolkit, “What you need to know about vaccines" can help you learn more about vaccines. It answers questions like:

* What is a vaccine? How do vaccines work?

* Who should get vaccinated?

* What are boosters, and why do some vaccines need them?

And more, including explaining what vaccine misinformation is and how to avoid it.

The toolkit is available in Easy Read, plain language and video here [[link removed]] , in both English and Spanish.

Now more than ever, it’s critical that we take steps to keep each other safe. Please share these resources with anyone you know that needs the information, and continue taking care of yourself.


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