The Science Media Centre of Canada is an independent non-profit that helps journalists and science writers cover science, medical and technology stories that impact the lives of Canadians.
Variants, vaccines and medications: What journalists need to know to improve COVID-19 coverage. This event, held in English, will be also be available via simultaneous translation to Arabic, French, Portuguese and Spanish on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. U.S. Central Time (GMT -6)
This briefing is available in Spanish. “How journalists can avoid ‘hype’ when covering COVID-19 developments in Latin America,” by Federico Kukso, an independent science journalist from Argentina who is a member of the board of directors of the World Federation of Science Journalists.
Despite the fact that fertility experts recommend vaccination against COVID-19 and there are several studies showing no concern for fertility, many people still harbor fears. This article from a leading gynecologist explains the research that shows it is safe.
In 2019, the World Health Organization listed vaccine hesitancy as one of the top 10 threats to global health, so it’s important for journalists to shed light on the issue and educate the public about it. Here are some tips on how to cover it, from The Journalist's Resource
The Vaccine Safety Net is a global network of websites, established by the World Health Organization, that provides reliable information on vaccine safety.
A flexible online learning course, designed and run by First Draft, will help you stay one step ahead of those spreading conspiracies and false claims about vaccines. The online workshops are available in eight languages, as well as English, on a special YouTube channel. | عربي | Português | 漢語 | Français | Deutsch | हिन्दी | Italiano | Español |
A free self-paced online course introducing journalists to credible COVID-19 news sources and empowering them to spot the news and report to their audiences. The course is intended for journalists who report on the coronavirus but have little or no experience in science journalism.
The AstraZeneca vaccine—or Covishield as it is also known—is the cornerstone of the global scheme aimed at vaccinating billions in the developing world. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is expected to provide hundreds of millions of doses to this effort as well. But both have been tarred with reports of serious but very rare cases of blood clots. So what are the implications for vaccine efforts in the developing world?
SMCC Vision
Inform public debate with evidence-based, accurate science reporting.
SMCC Mission
Improve the quality and quantity of Canadian reporting in all fields of science
SMCC Goal
Increased public engagement with science issues through media coverage of science that is accurate, reliable, incisive, and evidence-based. Public debate and policy decisions will benefit.
SMCC Vision
Inform public debate with evidence-based, accurate science reporting.
SMCC Mission
Improve the quality and quantity of Canadian reporting in all fields of science
SMCC Goal
Increased public engagement with science issues through media coverage of science that is accurate, reliable, incisive, and evidence-based. Public debate and policy decisions will benefit.
