Understanding vaccines: Use these free social-friendly graphics
What are Reporting Resources?
Looking for trustworthy, ready-to-share visuals that communicate the facts about vaccines?
SciLine has produced this collection of free, evidence-based graphics to help supplement and support content creators’ and news organizations’ coverage of the issue. Each graphic is grounded in reliable science, can be modified to fit the visual style that best suits your brand, and is easy to adapt for different social media platforms. Whether you’re posting on Instagram, Bluesky, TikTok, or LinkedIn, using these visuals is an easy way to add a dose of evidence to your content and be part of a collective effort to counter vaccine misinformation, spark informed conversations, and amplify fact-based messages that audiences can trust.
Individual downloads are available below. You can also:
- Download all images and videos in a ZIP file
- Access the images and videos on Google Drive
- Access and edit the images and videos in Canva:
Downloadable files:
• 4:5 image for Instagram
• 1:1 image for Bluesky, LinkedIn, X
• 1:1 video for Bluesky, LinkedIn, X
• 9:16 image for Instagram Stories
• 9:16 video for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts
Downloadable files:
• 4:5 image for Instagram
• 1:1 image for Bluesky, LinkedIn, X
• 1:1 video for Bluesky, LinkedIn, X
• 9:16 image for Instagram Stories
• 9:16 video for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts
Downloadable files:
• 4:5 image for Instagram
• 1:1 image for Bluesky, LinkedIn, X
• 1:1 video for Bluesky, LinkedIn, X
• 9:16 image for Instagram Stories
• 9:16 video for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts
Downloadable files:
• 4:5 image for Instagram
• 1:1 image for Bluesky, LinkedIn, X
• 1:1 video for Bluesky, LinkedIn, X
• 9:16 image for Instagram Stories
• 9:16 video for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts
Downloadable files:
• 4:5 image for Instagram
• 1:1 image for Bluesky, LinkedIn, X
• 1:1 video for Bluesky, LinkedIn, X
• 9:16 image for Instagram Stories
• 9:16 video for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts
Downloadable files:
• 4:5 image for Instagram
• 1:1 image for Bluesky, LinkedIn, X
• 1:1 video for Bluesky, LinkedIn, X
• 9:16 image for Instagram Stories
• 9:16 video for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts
Downloadable files:
• 4:5 image for Instagram
• 1:1 image for Bluesky, LinkedIn, X
• 1:1 video for Bluesky, LinkedIn, X
• 9:16 image for Instagram Stories
• 9:16 video for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts
Downloadable files:
• 4:5 image for Instagram
• 1:1 image for Bluesky, LinkedIn, X
• 1:1 video for Bluesky, LinkedIn, X
• 9:16 image for Instagram Stories
• 9:16 video for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts
These free graphics are part of a broader effort by SciLine to help content creators and journalists navigate misinformation and disinformation about the science behind vaccines. Other resources include:
- A free, comprehensive Vaccine Reporting Toolkit with deep context about what they’re used for, how they’re developed, how safety is monitored, cultural and religion-driven hesitancy about vaccines, the landscape of misinformation, disinformation, conspiracy theories about them, and best practices for coverage that avoids and debunks false narratives.
- A recorded training webinar, available on request, to help creators and journalists avoid mistakes in how they talk about the science behind vaccines and understand research into the most effective ways to communicate about that evidence to polarized and skeptical audiences.
- A free service that matches journalists with expert sources who can talk about evidence-based research into vaccines, infectious diseases, what we know about the causes of autism, and more.
SciLine is a philanthropically supported, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that helps journalists and independent content creators access, understand, and incorporate evidence-based scientific research and expertise into their work.
Check out answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is SciLine providing these graphics?
SciLine is a philanthropically supported, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization with the mission of enhancing the amount and quality of scientific evidence in news stories. We are providing these graphics to help creators who want to share accurate scientific evidence when important conversations are happening in the news and across social media.
Who are these graphics for?
These graphics are designed for social media creators, health communicators, and journalists seeking ready-to-use, evidence-based visuals to share accurate information about vaccines.
Do I need permission to use these graphics?
No. These graphics are freely available to download, share, and adapt as you see fit. No attribution to SciLine is required.
Can I customize the graphics?
Yes. You are welcome to adapt the graphics to match your own branding and style using the editable Canva templates provided. Canva is a browser-based graphic design platform, and you can use it to make design edits to the SciLine vaccine graphics after you create a free Canva account. To keep the scientific content accurate, we ask that you avoid altering data, source attribution, and key messages.
Are these graphics available in multiple sizes or formats?
Yes. We provide graphics in multiple aspect ratios and formats so you can use them where they look best:
- Square (1:1) image and video: ideal for Bluesky, LinkedIn, and X.
- Portrait/Vertical image (4:5): optimized for Instagram.
- Vertical image (9:16): for Instagram Stories.
- Vertical video (9:16): for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
Which platforms are these graphics designed for?
They are optimized for use on major social media platforms, including Bluesky, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, and YouTube Shorts.
Where does the information in these graphics come from?
All graphics are crafted by SciLine using information from peer-reviewed research or data provided by the CDC.
How can I learn more about the science behind vaccines?
To learn more about vaccine science, see SciLine’s resource on vaccine basics, including how vaccines work and how they are tested, as well as our new tool kit containing advice on how to cover vaccines responsibly in 2025.
