December 5 – 9, 2022 is National Influenza Vaccination Week; a critical opportunity to remind everyone 6 months and older that there’s still time to protect themselves and their loved ones from the flu this season by getting their annual flu vaccine.
Currently, flu activity is elevated across the country, so this week will serve to remind people that there is still time to benefit from the first and most important action in preventing flu illness and potentially serious flu complications. CDC encourages everyone to get their annual flu vaccine—especially those with chronic medical conditions and those who are pregnant. Get the word out using CDC’s 2022 NIVW Digital Media Toolkit that includes social media messages, sample blurbs, a flyer/poster, and patient reminders.
Related Links:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC)
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- National Influenza Vaccination Week
- Weekly National Flu Vaccination Dashboard
- FluView (Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report)
- Influenza (Flu)
Immunize.org
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- Ask the Experts: Influenza
- Handouts: Vaccine Index
- Influenza: (Vaccine Handouts, State Laws and Mandates, Standing Order Templates)
Use #FightFlu to join the conversation all week and tag @CDCFlu on Twitter
Want more information about vaccines? Listen to Episode 3 of Q-Tips For Your Ears!
Vaccines – History, Choice and What We Should Know: Understand the history of vaccines, vaccine safety, and why vaccines are important and how vaccines improve health in the community. Take a few minutes to listen and learn more.