COVID-19 Vaccine Information: A research guide
COVID-19 (Sars-CoV-2) is a very serious and contagious disease. It has spread across the globe and killed millions in less than a year. Unfortunately, we live with a new normal; masks, social distancing and entire countries experiencing ‘lockdowns’. As we battle the virus, many companies began to make a COVID-19 vaccine. After vigorous testing, many of them are finally being released for public use.
This article serves as a directory, that leads you to official websites and social media accounts. These sites carry official and verified information on the COVID-19 virus and the vaccines. Misinformation can have serious consequences. Locate Barbados wants all of it’s viewers to know where to find valid information. Let us surf and research safely and wisely.
Learn the basics about COVID-19 & Vaccines
If you are beginning your research on the COVID-19 pandemic start on the official World Health Organization website. Use their COVID-19 guide to track the most recent news about what is happening globally with the coronavirus.
World Health Organization COVID-19 Page
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) – World Health Organization
What is COVID-19?
The World Health Organization explains what COVID-19 is here.
How do I protect myself from COVID-19?
The World Health Organization teaches you the best way to keep you and your loved ones safe here.
How do vaccines work?
Find out how vaccines work! They are not as scary as you think!
Types of vaccines
There is no one type of vaccine. Learn more about the variations! Keep yourself informed!
Mythbusters
Let’s erase those pesky myths about COVID-19 and the vaccines together. Learn more here!
Covid-19 Vaccine Information
Reference the World Health Organization (WHO), Center of Disease Control (CDC) or official website of the vaccine manufacturer when searching for vaccine information.
Misinformation is dangerous. For this reason, we ask that you read this information carefully before you talk about it. When you read, be sure to complete each article then thoroughly digest the information. If you do, you are more likely to share correct and helpful information.
AstraZeneca’s Vaccine
The Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine: what you need to know
Pfizer’s Vaccine
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna’s Vaccine
Janssen’s vaccine
Janssen’s COVID-19 Vaccine main page
Janssen Investigational COVID-19 Vaccine: Interim Analysis of Phase 3 Clinical Data Released
Novavax’s Vaccine
Coronavirus Vaccine Updates | COVID-19 Vaccine Latest News | Novavax
Local Research
For information about how Barbados is handling COVID-19, follow government controlled websites and social media accounts. They provide the statistics, vaccines, press conferences and other information.
Government Information Service BARBADOS
PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
Prime Minister’s Office, Barbados (Website)
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE MIA AMOUR MOTTLEY
The Right Honourable Mia Amor Mottely (Facebook Account)
How to stop misinformation
Click here to learn about misinformation and how to stop it.
The COVID-19 pandemic is an ongoing situation and information changes daily. Unfortunately, Locate Barbados does not report on the pandemic, as we are not an official news website. However, we want you to know where to look online, as the situation evolves. While the information in the articles may become outdated, these websites will still carry up-to-date information for you to follow in the future. Always check the main news page of each website to receive the most recent information.
ALWAYS REMEMBER TO SEEK INFORMATION PERTAINING TO BARBADOS FROM THE GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES OF BARBADOS.
We will update our research information as we see necessary. In addition, we will tag this information if we recognize that it is outdated.
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