Flu Updates, Resources & Promotion Tools

A News & Events entry posted on October 9, 2008

FLU CLINIC LOCATOR
Here is a link to the www.flucliniclocator.org

Find a convenient location to receive the flu shot. Just follow the link and type in your zip code. Within seconds you will have a list of places to choose for you and your family to get vaccinated. The American Lung Association updates the Locator daily, so you will always get the most up-to-date Flu Clinic information!

CHANGES & UPDATES IN THE 2008 ACIP RECOMMENDATIONS
Beginning with the 2008-09 influenza season, annual vaccination of all children aged 5-18 years is recommended. Annual vaccination of all children aged 5-18 years should begin in September or as soon as vaccine is available for the 2008 to 2009 influenza season, if feasible, but annual vaccination of all children aged 5-18 years should begin no later than during the 2009-10 influenza season.

Annual vaccination of all children aged 6 months-4 years (59 months) and older children with conditions that place them at increased risk for complications from influenza should continue. Children and adolescents at high risk for influenza complications should continue to be a focus of vaccination efforts as providers and programs transition to routinely vaccinating all children.

With the CDC’s latest information on the effectiveness of drugs used to fight influenza, it is important to get vaccinated for the flu this year.

FLU VACCINATION MATTERS: PERSONAL STORIES FROM FAMILIES AFFECTED BY INFLUENZA
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a compelling video documentary. It features parents of children who have tragically died as a result of influenza.

Access the video through the CDC website.

SPREAD THE WORD: FLU FLYER
To spread the word about the Flu, follow the link below to download a Flu Flyer to distribute at your organization and around town. The flyer has an area to customize with your organization’s logo.

Here is a link to the Flu Flyer with a customizable space . Click to download.

THE FLU & ASTHMA, DIABETES, SMOKING
The following links are three informative influenza flyers that encourage high risk groups to get their flu vaccine. People with asthma or diabetes or those who smoke are more likely to develop complications from the flu and need to get vaccinated.

FLYERS:
Here is a link to the Influenza and Asthma. Click to download.

Here is a link to the Influenza and Diabetes. Click to download.

Here is a link to the Influenza and Smoking. Click to download.