An Evidence-Based Public Health Social Media Post

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Public health messaging is an important consideration in communicating health and disease facts and information. Targeted messaging and communication are important aspects of promoting health and prevention, while at the same time, protecting the health of the public. This assignment is a culmination of the research you have done throughout this course related to a particular disease or health condition and requires you to create an evidence-based public health message in the form of a social media post.

Organize the facts and/or graphics that you plan to use in your social media post. Be sure to cite your sources!

2. Create the social media post, including at least one image. Pay close attention to the grading rubric (see below).

3. Save the image as a jpeg or png format. If you are creating a video, save it as a mp4 or mov.

4. Now it is time to actually post the message to your own social media. After posting, take a screen shot, save the image to a MSWord document and upload to this portal.

Sample Solution

Social Media Post: Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones from the Flu

Image: An image of a group of people of all ages, smiling and hugging.

Caption:

“Did you know that the flu can be a serious illness, especially for young children, older adults, and people with chronic health conditions? Getting vaccinated against the flu is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Symptoms of the flu:

    • Fever
    • Cough
    • Sore throat
    • Runny or stuffy nose
    • Muscle or body aches
    • Headaches
    • Fatigue
  • Vomiting and diarrhea (more common in children)

Complications of the flu:

  • Pneumonia
  • Bronchitis
  • Sinus infections
  • Ear infections
  • Worsening of chronic health conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease

Preventing the flu:

  • Get vaccinated against the flu every year.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water.
  • Avoid close contact with sick people.
  • Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
  • Stay home if you are sick.

Please consult with your doctor to learn more about getting vaccinated against the flu.

Sources:

#flu #influenzavaccine #publichealth #health #healthcare #prevention #wellness

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