Family or friend hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Here are ways to help

ROANOKE, VA – As health leaders continue to try to reach those hesitant to take the COVID-19 vaccine, they’re providing tips for you to help.

Dr. Cynthia Morrow of the Roanoke-Alleghany Health District led a virtual Q&A Wednesday night. She shared seven tips for talking with a loved one who is wary of the vaccine:

• Ask for specific reasons why they don’t want the vaccine
• Empathize with their concerns
• Share your story
• Don’t argue
• Move discussions offline
• Replace myths with facts
• Point out better sources such as cdc.gov or vdh.virginia.gov