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Flu and COVID-19 Resources

There are many similarities between influenza (flu) and COVID-19. Both are contagious respiratory diseases, and certain populations including older adults, Black and Hispanic persons, and individuals with chronic health conditions are at high-risk for complications from both diseases. Many of the steps that help stop the spread of COVID-19 can also help protect against flu, but the best way to help prevent flu is to get vaccinated every year. Flu vaccination is especially important this year to help protect individuals and prevent additional strain on an already overburdened US healthcare system.

Help spread awareness—not disease—via the free NFID resources below:

Twitter and Facebook

#GetVaccinated to help #FightFlu. Wear a mask, stay 6 feet apart, & #WashYourHands to help #StopTheSpread of #COVID-19. Learn more: www.nfid.org/flu

#DYK: Older adults, Blacks, Hispanics, & individuals with certain chronic health conditions are at higher risk for illness & death from #COVID-19 & #flu? www.nfid.org/flu #StopTheSpread

Instagram

#Flu and #COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory diseases...but there are things you can do to help protect against both. This year, it's more important than ever to #GetVaccinated to help #FightFlu. Learn more at www.nfid.org/flu #StoptheSpread

#DYK: Older adults, Blacks, Hispanics, & individuals with certain chronic health conditions including #diabetes #HeartDisease #LungDisease are at higher risk for illness & death from #COVID-19 & #flu? www.nfid.org/flu #StopTheSpread

Additional Resources

How To Talk about COVID-19

How To Talk about COVID-19

NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD, offers practical communication advice based on 4 core principles outlined in the NFID consensus report, COVID-19 Communications: Promoting Prevention Measures and Vaccine Confidence …

Guidestar
Charity Navigator
Vaccine Safety Net
NFID Face Masks