Learn more about the body's immune response and the virus that causes COVID-19 disease.

By the end of this module, participants will be equipped to:

• Describe the basic immune response to infection with a viral pathogen

• Describe the primary transmission pathways for the SARS-CoV-2 virus

• Identify non-pharmaceutical and pharmacological interventions for COVID-19

• Describe key risk factors for severe COVID-19 disease

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Learn more about how vaccines work, their development and approval process, and COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

By the end of this module, participants will be equipped to:

• Describe how vaccines work

• Define vaccine efficacy and effectiveness

• Summarize the clinical trial phases for vaccines and describe both typical and accelerated timelines

• Describe emergency use authorizations and the vaccine approval process

• Summarize currently available COVID-19 vaccines and the prioritization approaches for rollout in the US

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Learn more about vaccine hesitancy, misinformation, and communication strategies to build trust in COVID-19 vaccines.

By the end of this module, participants will be equipped to:

• Describe interpersonal communication approaches to talk to family and peers about COVID-19 vaccination

• Describe the importance of empathy in communicating about vaccination and incorporate empathy-based approaches

• Define misinformation and disinformation, and identify and reject misinformation

• Recognize signs and sentiments that indicate someone is hesitant or reluctant to be vaccinated

• Summarize key communication approaches to engage with vaccine hesitant individuals

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