December 1-5, 2025 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 resources from NFID and partner organizations that can be used during NIVW and throughout the season to help raise awareness about the importance of flu prevention and treatment:
Wild to Mild
Flu vaccination is the best defense against the worst symptoms of flu. NFID is proud to offer the popular Wild to Mild sharable graphics and animations (in English and Spanish) to encourage everyone age 6 months and older to get an annual flu vaccine, especially pregnant women, young children, and others at higher risk. The more people vaccinated against flu, the more people are protected from flu.
Antivirals Can Help You Feel Better Faster
Even with immunization, breakthrough infections can occur—and that’s where antiviral medications can play an essential role. Share these graphics and videos on your social media channels to help raise awareness about the importance of treating flu with antivirals.
The Flu Is Serious
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 Memes
Share 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.
Flu and Chronic Health Conditions
Flu 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!
Partner Resources
The American Lung Association’s #FightFlu social media toolkit provides sample social media posts, graphics, and hashtags to raise awareness about flu and the benefits of vaccination during NIVW and throughout respiratory season.
Families Fighting Flu is turning NIVW into National Influenza Vaccination WEEKS (NIVWs). Join them in spreading the message on the importance of flu vaccination during the first 2 weeks of December. Download their social media graphics, add your organization’s logo, and share throughout NIVWs! And check out their Kaden Blaze resources, inspired by the true story of a courageous boy who survived a serious flu infection.
Immunize.org offers an influenza toolkit with clinical resources for healthcare professionals and educational materials for vaccine recipients to remind everyone that getting an annual flu vaccine is a critical step toward protecting your health this winter.
Winter is coming. The Vaccinate Your Family #RootedInProtection Campaign toolkit offers easily sharable information to answer questions about flu and other respiratory viruses that spread this time of year.
We The People Vax offers tools and resources to raise awareness about the patriotism of vaccination. Download their winter holidays social media campaign to remind everyone to vaccinate before you celebrate!
Leading By Example
Leading By ExampleNow 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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To join the conversation and get the latest news on infectious diseases:
- Like and follow NFID on social media using the hashtags #NIVW, #GetVaccinated, and #FightFlu
- Listen and subscribe to the Infectious IDeas podcast
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