How can public health programs build trust and improve access to childhood vaccinations for families who prefer a language other than English?
In this video, researchers and clinicians share lessons from the Language and Immunization for Kids Study (LINKS), a national project examining how childhood immunization programs and immunization coalitions engage multilingual families in vaccine outreach, education and access.
Across the country, public health leaders have developed innovative strategies to ensure families can access trusted vaccine information in their preferred language. Through a national survey of immunization programs and coalitions, the LINKS team identified promising approaches that help strengthen trust, improve communication and support equitable access to childhood vaccinations.
This video highlights examples from:
Seattle & King County's Public Health department's multilingual Ultra Germ Fighters comic book
Immunize Colorado's Trusted Messenger program
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health's multilingual Grow Up Guide
These programs demonstrate how community engagement, language access and culturally responsive communication can help families make informed decisions about their children's health.
At a time when many public health programs face funding uncertainty, these examples also underscore the importance of sustained investment in immunization infrastructure, language access resources and community partnerships.
About the LINKS Project
The Language and Immunization for Kids Study (LINKS) was launched to identify, document and share successful public health strategies that promote childhood vaccination among families who prefer a language other than English. The project is led by researchers at PolicyLab and collaborators across the country who are committed to ensuring all children can benefit from vaccine outreach, education and delivery.
Learn more about the LINKS project on our website.
