And now, after a year of experiencing COVID-19, the vaccine is giving us a real chance to stop the pandemic and resume some sense of “normalcy” in our lives.
As physicians, you play a key role in encouraging patients to get their vaccines. With vaccine supplies now available in many physician practices, there’s an even greater opportunity to not just talk to your patients about getting vaccinated, but to ensure they receive the vaccine right there while they are with you at their appointment.
Since early on in the pandemic, OSMA has been proud to be part of the “Stop the Spread Coalition,” an initiative led by the Ohio Business Roundtable. With the roll-out of the vaccine, the Coalition has launched a refreshed messaging campaign encouraging all Ohioans to “take their shot” and get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Check out the Coalition’s website for resources you can use to inspire your patients to get their shot, including:
Now that vaccine eligibility has expanded to all adult age groups, it is critical that young adults understand why it is so important that they get vaccinated. After all, the sooner we are all vaccinated, the sooner we can get back to concerts, sporting events and social gatherings.
To speak directly to young adult audiences, the Ohio Department of Health, in partnership with OSMA, the Ohio Hospital Association, the Ohio Business Roundtable and more, has put together additional commercial spots. Feel free to share these with the younger patients and their parents in your practice:
In addition to the videos aimed at younger audiences, the group also continues to share stories from older adults about how the vaccine has impacted their life and helped them get “back to normal.” These are great messages to share with any older patients who may still be hesitant about getting the vaccine: