The Turnstone: talking about vaccines #13
Trust and mistrust
Welcome to The Turnstone: talking about vaccines. Here, I share resources to help you have kind and non-judgemental conversations with people who are uncertain about, or opposed to, vaccination. I send these resources out every Wednesday - if you’d like them emailed to you directly, you can sign up to my mailing list.
This week, it’s all about trust. I’ve selected some resources related to the role of trust in vaccination.
Trust and Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy (4 minute read)
This article looks at some of the evidence for the role of trust in people getting vaccinated, and how trust can be improved.
Why ensuring trust is important in reducing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy (theconversation.com)
Trust and public health (5 minute read)
This article talks about trust going both ways. It’s not just about the public trusting the authorities. It’s also about the authorities trusting the public.
Why trust is vital to public health strategy (theconversation.com)
Trust and vaccine messages (11 minute read)
This article looks at the role misinformation and trust play in people’s decisions about vaccination.
Vaccine conversation guide from The Workshop (19 minute read)
This excellent “how to” guide helps you to identify what type of conversation you need to have and then how to approach those conversations. It’s a New Zealand-based guide and focuses on building trust.
In depth
Sometimes, there’s good information on YouTube (2 hour video)
Facts don’t build trust, but a nuanced and in-depth analysis, including acknowledging the arguments of the other side, can really help. In this video, a couple of reputable doctors explain how research in Covid-19 treatments works, including an excellent, thorough explanation of what is known about Ivermectin – why it is worth further investigation but why the evidence is weak and it isn’t a viable treatment right now.
COVID Vaccine Myths, Questions, and Rumors with Rhonda Patrick and Roger Seheult - YouTube
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