Public service campaign urges Indian Country to protect cultures and way of life by getting vaccinated

In partnership with the American Lung Association, I was recently featured in a public service announcement Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  urging Indian Country to heed the wisdom of our elders and encouraging careful consideration of protecting our cultures and our way of life by getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

Through their Better For It campaign Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov , this PSA series is part of a larger national vaccination initiative that creates dialogue around science-based information to inform communities about the safety, availability, and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines.

With the availability of authorized vaccines to protect us from COVID-19, we are charged with making a critically important decision about our personal health and the health of our families. I got my COVID-19 vaccine as soon as I could, my family has received theirs, every tribal leader I know has received theirs, and I encourage you to do the same.

You can visit the American Lung Association’s website Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  to download their campaign toolkits, which include guides for families and individuals to explore concerns, answer questions, and start a conversation about vaccination. Together, we can help reduce the spread of COVID-19 by promoting vaccine confidence, encouraging prevention, and supporting our partners’ efforts to reach our American Indian and Alaska Native communities by sharing fact-based information about COVID-19 vaccines.

Related Content:

• IHS COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Materials
• American Lung Association: COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkits Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 
• CDC: COVID-19 Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov