Public information about vaccines and treatments on COVID-19. Approach to the documentary sources of Institutions and Organizations

Abstract

Introduction: The purpose of this study is a review of the current state in relation to information on the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines and treatments to fight this coronavirus. The period of analysis is focused on 2020, 2021 and 2022. Relevant international institutional sources made up of several countries have been selected, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and its Regions of Europe and the Americas, as well as the European Union. The research analyzes reports, projects, resources and surveys of public and private organizations of the main health agencies and centers in the United States, México, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Methodology. A qualitative-documentary methodology, of a critical-interpretative nature, has been used to analyze the texts produced by the Institutions and Organisms, chosen in turn through a systematic selective sampling based on deliberate and intentional selection criterion due to their perceived importance in the field of health. Objectives. To obtain a panoramic vision of the main publications around the proposed object and advance in the knowledge of communication patterns to contribute with the necessary information in the field of public opinion during the vaccination campaign against COVID-19. Discussion and Conclusions. We consider that the joint work of journalists, researchers, health personnel and health Organizations and Institutions is more necessary than ever so that information on COVID-19 adequately reaches the population as a public health strategy achievement. Likewise, it is necessary to know the strengths and weaknesses of the health system to rethink actions and strategies with regard to other pandemics or health crises that will arrive in the coming decades.