Vaccine Insights Flexible Learning Course
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Learn how to spot vaccine misinformation and myths

Stay one step ahead of those spreading conspiracies and false claims about vaccines with our free learning course.

Over 500 people from media, academia, and non-profits have taken the courses so far. These practical 20min sessions will boost your skills in search, monitoring, verification, and more.
The live online workshops have now passed, but don’t worry, you can recap on all previous sessions in English below.
Alternatively, eight other languages are available on our YouTube channel. Just choose your language below.

| عربي | Português | 漢語 | Français | Deutsch | हिन्दी | Italiano | Español |

What people say about the course

“I will use the examples from the training session as discussion material in my classes”

“Super helpful tools on how to search platforms other than Twitter”

“I am a librarian. Loved the Boolean explanation, which we teach our students”

How to understand vaccine misinformation

An overview of the misinformation landscape, and a rundown of the commonly used tactics for spreading misinformation online.

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How to identify the key vaccine narratives

A summary of the dominant vaccine narratives, misinformation, and data defects on social media platforms.

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How to search for content online

Tips and tricks for better searching, including using boolean queries and smarter keywords.

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How to monitor content on social media

A guide to better monitoring and social listening on online platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and  Google.

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How to monitor closed spaces

A look at the practicalities and ethical
considerations of tracking content
in closed groups and messaging apps.

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How to verify visual content online

A look at the practicalities and ethical
considerations of tracking content
in closed groups and messaging apps.

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How to trace sources

Important steps to remember when searching for sources and verifying profiles and bios online.

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How to avoid amplifying misinformation

Understanding the risks of amplifying problematic
content around vaccines, including knowing when
to report on it, and when not to.

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How to publish responsibly

Best practice for presenting information and debunks, including providing context, being careful with images, being precise with language, and focusing on the facts.

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How to answer questions (before they’ve been asked)

Advice on filling data deficits online, including considering what new information people are likely searching for, and publishing prebunks and explainers to fill the void.

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Guidance on reporting

Expert guidance to inform your reporting on vaccine misinformation.

Discover the building blocks of vaccine reporting

Learn the essentials when it comes to publishing accurate information and tackling misinformation on vaccines.

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Gain mastery over misinformation with these essential resources

Stay one step ahead of vaccine misinformation with this free pack of digital resources.

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Related resources

Under the surface: Covid-19 vaccine narratives, misinformation and data deficits on social media

Research report: Competing vaccine narratives across English, Spanish and Francophone social media

Vaccine misinformation challenges for reporting in 2021

How can we prevent harm when reporting on vaccine misinformation?

Vaccine misinformation management guide

Guidance for addressing a global infodemic and fostering demand for immunization.