


The fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States has been fueled by the delta variant, which is more contagious than earlier variants, and a slowing down in new vaccinations. ****President Emeritus and Senior Fellow, Institute for Healthcare Improvement ***Professor of Health Communication, Harvard University and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute **Emeritus Professor of Psychology, Arizona State University *Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology, Texas State University Was this rapid expert consultation useful? For further inquiries regarding this rapid expert consultation or to send comments, contact or (202) 334-3440. Kellogg Foundation, and the Science Sandbox – Simons Foundation. Sloan Foundation, Kavli Foundation, National Academy of Sciences W.K.
Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, and the Standing Committee on Advancing Science Communication, which is sponsored by the Alfred P. This project is affiliated with the National Academies’ Standing Committee on Emerging Infectious Diseases and 21st Century Health Threats., which is sponsored by the U.S. SEAN links researchers in the social, behavioral, and economic sciences with decision makers to respond to policy questions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. This rapid expert consultation was produced through the Societal Experts Action Network (SEAN), an activity of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine that is sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the Alfred P. COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING OCTOBER CONFIDENCE IN COVID-19 VACCINES: ADDRESSING 2021 VARIANTS AND CHILDHOOD VACCINATIONS
