Radio spots on COVID-19 vaccines

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Getting the facts about the COVID-19 vaccines is more important than ever.

Share these messages on air during your radio programs and at other times during the day to maximize the number of listeners who hear them. Also share these messages through your radio station’s social media channels! When accompanied by a simple graphic, these messages can reach new audiences or reinforce what listeners are already hearing. They can also help address some of the myths and misinformation that are circulating on social media.

Here are some good examples of social media campaigns that address myths and misinformation about COVID-19:

As of December 2021, you can also join the Africa Check WhatsApp groups for the following countries:

Script

Spot 1:
Vaccine side effects

 

Narrator:
Mild side effects are normal after getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

Like any vaccine, COVID-19 vaccines can cause mild, temporary side effects such as pain at the injection site, fever, and tiredness. These are signs that the vaccine is working.

Get vaccinated! Protect yourself and your community.

To turn this spot into a social media post, post the text to your social media channels and include the link to the following video: https://www.facebook.com/584311918440395/videos/260977218910193


 

Spot 2:
The omicron variant

 

Narrator:
COVID-19 continues to spread, and omicron is the latest major variant of the virus.

Scientists are still studying the omicron variant to see if it is more infectious and more severe than other variants of COVID-19.

To protect yourself and your community, get vaccinated, wear a mask, keep a safe distance, wash your hands, and cough in your elbow.

To turn this spot into a social media post, post the text to your social media channels and include the link to the following video: https://www.facebook.com/viralfacts/videos/487756619403361


 

Spot 3:
COVID-19 variants

 

Narrator:
COVID-19 spreads most easily in areas where few people are vaccinated.

The more that COVID-19 spreads, the more likely it is to create new variants such as delta and omicron.

So get vaccinated. Protect yourself and your community.

To turn this spot into a social media post, post the text to your social media channels and include the link to the following video: https://www.facebook.com/viralfacts/videos/3178204335840205


 

Spot 4:
What is a wave?

 

Narrator:
A new wave of COVID-19 is here.

But what is a wave?

A COVID-19 wave is a sudden increase or surge in the number of COVID-19 cases.

The World Health Organization says that new waves can happen for many reasons, for example when people are re-infected, when there’s a new variant, or when people stop taking precautions.

The best way to protect yourself against any variant and prevent a new wave of COVID-19 is to get vaccinated.

To turn this spot into a social media post, post the text to your social media channels and include the link to the following video: https://www.facebook.com/viralfacts/videos/3151128975124101


 

Spot 5:
Preventative measures

 

Narrator:
COVID-19 is real and it is dangerous.

Here are six ways to keep you and your family safe:

Get vaccinated!

Keep a safe distance!

Wear a mask!

Clean your hands frequently!

Ensure good air circulation by opening windows!

Cough or sneeze into your elbow!

Let’s stop another wave of COVID-19 infections.

To turn this spot into a social media post, post the text to your social media channels and include the link to the following video: https://www.facebook.com/viralfacts/photos/a.152469173263846/519184793258947/


 

Spot 6:
Pregnant women and the COVID-19 vaccines

 

Narrator:
Pregnancy can be a wonderful time.

But being infected with COVID-19 during pregnancy increases your risk of severe illness and complications.

The good news is that pregnant women can safely receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

So, if you’re expecting, get vaccinated!

To turn this spot into a social media post, post the text to your social media channels and include the link to the following video: https://www.facebook.com/viralfacts/videos/581588119581778


 

Spot 7:
Get the facts

 

Narrator:
Myths and misconceptions about COVID-19 are everywhere—yet millions of people have been vaccinated without serious side effects.

The COVID-19 vaccines do NOT cause infertility in either men or women.

Check with Radio XXX for reliable, factual information on COVID-19—on air and online.

To turn this spot into a social media post, post the text to your social media channels and include the link to the following video: https://www.facebook.com/viralfacts/videos/486795659773821


 

Spot 8:
Fact-checking

 

Narrator:
There are many false rumours online about COVID-19.

The truth is that the COVID-19 vaccines do NOT infect you with the virus and do not make you infectious to others.

Millions of people have received the vaccines and are now protected against the virus, including all variants.

So, to get the facts on COVID-19, listen to Radio XXX.

To turn this spot into a social media post, post the text to your social media channels and include the link to the following video: https://www.facebook.com/viralfacts/videos/586204605924854


 

Spot 9:
Herd immunity

 

Narrator:
When a high enough percentage of people in your area are vaccinated against COVID-19, you may reach a point that scientists call “herd immunity.”

This means that you are much less likely to be infected with COVID-19.

So, get vaccinated! Protect yourself and your community.

Learn more on the Radio XXX Facebook page.

To turn this spot into a social media post, post the text to your social media channels and include the link to the following video: https://www.facebook.com/viralfacts/videos/161828956045309


 

Spot 10:
Vaccine safety and COVID infection

 

Narrator:
The COVID-19 vaccines are safe AND effective.

They are very effective at protecting you from severe illness or death due to COVID-19.

After you are vaccinated, you can still get COVID-19, but your chances of being infected are much smaller. And if you are infected, your symptoms will be milder.

So, get vaccinated! Protect yourself and your community.

To turn this spot into a social media post, post the text to your social media channels and include the link to the following video:https://www.facebook.com/viralfacts/videos/569616074462576


 

Spot 11:
Vaccination and blood clots

 

Narrator:
Some people say that you shouldn’t be vaccinated because receiving the COVID-19 vaccine increases the risk of blood clots.

But the chances of developing blood clots from the vaccine are very, very low.

In fact, you face a much greater risk of developing blood clots if you get infected with COVID-19.

So get vaccinated! Protect yourself and your community.

Learn more on the Radio XXX Facebook page.

To turn this spot into a social media post, post the text to your social media channels and include the link to the following video: https://www.facebook.com/viralfacts/videos/296820051781587


 

Spot 12:
Testimonial

 

Narrator:
Gloria Mosha from Tanzania was hesitant about getting the COVID-19 vaccine after hearing many rumours online.

But then she saw that many people around her were vaccinated and had not experienced any side effects.

So she got vaccinated.

Get the facts. Get vaccinated.

Learn more on the Radio XXX Facebook page.

To turn this spot into a social media post, post the text to your social media channels and include the link to the following video: https://www.facebook.com/viralfacts/videos/278704130474218


 

Spot 13:
Unity

 

Narrator:
The best way to keep yourself safe from COVID-19 is to keep everyone safe.

When all our mothers, sisters, fathers, and brothers get vaccinated and take all necessary precautions, we will beat COVID-19 together!

So get vaccinated. Protect yourself and your community.

To turn this spot into a social media post, post the text to your social media channels.


 

Spot 14:
Booster vaccines

 

Narrator:
Booster vaccines increase protection for those who have already received a full course of COVID-19 vaccines.

They are available in some countries, but not others.

If you have received your full course of a COVID-19 vaccine, find out if booster shots are available in your area.

Get vaccinated. Protect yourself and your community.

To turn this spot into a social media post, post the text to your social media channels.


 

Acknowledgements

This resource was created within the AMPLIFY project, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO).