December 2-6, 2024 is National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), an important reminder that as long as flu viruses are circulating, it is not too late to get vaccinated. Even when flu vaccination does not prevent infection completely, it can help protect against serious flu-related complications, including hospitalization and death.
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) has compiled partner resources that can be used during NIVW and throughout the season to help raise awareness about the importance of flu prevention and treatment:
NFID Resources
Are you that person? The one who goes out in public with flu? These animated videos (in English and Spanish) focus on flu symptoms and the importance of prevention and timely treatment, reminding viewers to get an annual flu vaccine and stay home when sick to help protect themselves and those around them.
#GiftOfHealth Holiday MemesShare these NFID holiday memes (in English and Spanish) and sample social media posts to encourage followers to share holiday cheer, not flu, during the holidays. |
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Flu and Chronic Health ConditionsFlu is not a game, especially for those with chronic health conditions—including heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, and kidney disease—which put them at higher risk of serious flu-related complications. Share these NFID videos to help spread awareness, not disease! |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Resources
NIVW is a great time to remind everyone that flu vaccination is the best defense against the worst symptoms of flu. CDC offers graphics, videos, factsheets, and other resources (in English and Spanish) to encourage everyone age 6 months and older to get an annual flu vaccine, especially pregnant people, young children, and others at higher risk. The more people vaccinated against flu, the more people are protected from flu.
Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) Resources
AIM offers a social media toolkit with graphics and sample posts in English and Spanish to remind everyone age 6 months and older that there’s still time to get a flu vaccine. The toolkit includes graphics and posts about flu vaccine options and reminders that flu vaccines can be given at the same time as other vaccines, including those that help protect against COVID-19.
Families Fighting Flu Resources
During NIVW, Families Fighting Flu is planning a Mythbusting and Media Literacy Social Media Takeover with Voices for Vaccines, a patient/provider Instagram Live with the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, and a series of webinars with partner organizations.
Leading By Example
Now more than ever, it is vital that the public health community speaks with ‘one strong voice’ on the importance of infectious disease prevention. Organizations can join the NFID Leading By Example initiative, and individuals can download #FightFlu paddles and share photos/videos on social media to encourage everyone age 6 months or older to get an annual flu vaccine.
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