Influenza Toolkit for Health Care Providers
This toolkit provides suggested language, graphics, and shareable content for health care providers and other immunization partners. View, download, or print these educational resources offering information about flu season 2021-2022. If you have any questions or would like other materials, please contact us. It’s likely that flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 will both be spreading this fall and winter, making it more important than ever to get a flu vaccine.
Social Media Posts
Social Media Posts for Families
Sample Post #1: “Take care of your loved ones by taking care of yourself, get your flu vaccine today 💙 #EveryoneAddsUp”
Sample Post #2: “For most it’s one day, one visit, one dose >> But it’s so much more than that 💙 Get your flu vaccine today and protect the ones you love this #FluSeason”
Sample Post #3: “As a mom, you can’t afford to take sick days // Protect yourself against the flu so you can continue taking care of the ones you love 💙 #EveryoneAddsUp”
Sample Post #4: “Prioritize your health today >> Visit EveryoneAddsUp.Com to learn more on why your flu vaccine is so important this year, then visit your healthcare provider or a local health department to get yours.”
Sample Post #5: “Getting your flu vaccine is more important than ever this year >> Learn more about why at EveryoneAddsUp.Com then contact your provider today about getting your flu vaccine.”
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Social Media Posts for Pregnant Females
Sample Post #1: “Are you expecting?! Getting the flu while pregnant can be incredibly dangerous >> Protect yourself and your baby today by getting your flu vaccine. #EveryoneAddsUp”
Sample Post #2: “Babies under 6 months are too young to get their flu vaccine // Luckily, if the mother receives hers, those antibodies will be passed on to the baby and will protect the infant for several months after birth 😍 #EveryoneAddsUp”
Sample Post #3: “#DYK mothers also share antibodies through breast milk?! If you couldn’t get your flu vaccine before giving birth, you are still able to protect your newborn ❤ Talk to your healthcare provider for more information about the flu vaccine #EveryoneAddsUp”
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Social Media Posts for Seniors 65+
Sample Post #1: “#DYK 90% of flu-related deaths occur in adults 65+?! This #FluSeason keep the seniors in your life healthy and encourage them to get their flu vaccine. #EveryoneAddsUp”
Sample Post #2: “Older adults are at higher risk of serious flu and flu-related complications including pneumonia and hospitalization >> But there are also other risks that may not be as obvious—flu increases the risk of heart attack by 3-5 times and stroke by 2-3 times in the first 2 weeks of infection for those 65+ // Talk to your loved ones about getting their flu shot this year 💙”
Sample Post #3: “As we get older, our immune systems weaken // Learn why this year it is more essential than ever for you to receive your flu vaccine at EveryoneAddsUp.Com 🌐”
Sample Post #4: “Care for older adults? Adults 65+ account for nearly 50-70% of flu related hospitalizations. Flu vaccinations can help protect you and the ones you care about 💙”
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Social Media Posts for Chronic Disease Patients
Sample Post #1: “Those with Diabetes are 6 times more likely to be hospitalized with flu related complications // Don’t risk it >> Ask about getting your flu vaccine today #EveryoneAddsUp”
Sample Post #2: “Do you suffer from a #ChronicDisease? DYK that Chronic Disease increases the risk of flu related complications?! Keep yourself healthy this #FluSeason and come in for your flu vaccine today 😷 #EveryoneAddsUp”
Sample Post #3: “November is National Diabetes Month // Getting your flu vaccine is a critical component of #DiabetesManagement >> Talk to your provider about getting yours today 💙 #EveryoneAddsUp”
Sample Post #4: “Those with heart disease and those who have had a stroke are at higher risk for developing serious complications from flu // If you have heart disease, or have had a stroke, it is especially important that you get a flu vaccine every flu season to protect against flu and its potentially serious complications 💙 #EveryoneAddsUp”
Sample Post #5: “Did you know people with certain chronic conditions, like asthma, diabetes, or heart disease, are at high risk for serious flu complications? Contact your provider today learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones this flu season #EveryoneAddsUp”
Sample Post #6: “Asthma is the most common medical condition among children hospitalized with flu and one of the more common medical conditions among adults hospitalized with the flu // Getting your flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself from the flu >> Contact your healthcare provider today”
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Social Media Posts for Students
Sample Post #1: “Is your child back in school? Now is the perfect time to get them the flu vaccination // Ask your school about an upcoming clinic today or visit EveryOneAddsUp.Com to find information on getting flu shots near you #EveryOneAddsUp”
Sample Post #2: “Keeping disease out of our school is a top priority >> Help protect your child and other students by getting vaccinated against the flu #EveryOneAddsUp”
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Flu Vaccination Flyers
Flyers
These branded flyer templates are ready to download and print
Custom Flyers
Since receiving your flu vaccine this season is a little different, we’ve also designed flyer templates that include the ability for you to fill in your own specialty clinics this season.
In-Clinic Digital Sign
Additional Resources
CDC Guidance for Planning Vaccination Clinics Held at Satellite, Temporary, or Off-Site Locations
- Checklist of Best Practices for Vaccination Clinics Held at Satellite, Temporary, or Off-Site Locations: This checklist is a step-by-step guide to help clinic coordinators/supervisors overseeing vaccination clinics which follow guidelines and best practices for vaccine shipment, transport, storage, handling, preparation, administration, and documentation
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- Vaccine Storage and Handling
- Pre-Clinic Activities
- During the Clinic Activities
- Post-Clinic Activities
Drive-Thru Vaccination Guide
International Respiratory Infections Society and Dr. Ruth Carrico have published their guide “Planning and Implementing a Drive-Through Vaccination Process: A Complete How-To Manual” is available for free on Amazon Kindle. Download it.
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Schools and Childcare Facilities
Influenza Information for Schools and Childcare Facilities:
Preventing the flu is a joint effort in schools. Students, parents, and staff need to take the necessary precautions to stop the flu from circulating. The flu can be contagious one day before symptoms appear and can easily be spread from child to child by sharing pencils, toys, computers, as well as hand to hand contact in a setting like a school.
Although the flu can’t always be prevented, you can greatly reduce the odds of infection by taking several precautionary steps. It is recommended that everyone 6 months of age and older get a yearly flu vaccine unless a specific condition is present.
Your goals as a teacher or caregiver are to do your best to:
- Get as many staff and children immunized before and during the flu season as possible.
- Reduce the spread of respiratory disease as much as possible.
- Appropriately recognize illness, and care for and exclude ill children when necessary.\
American Academy of Pediatrics – Influenza Prevention and Control
- Influenza Prevention and Control: Strategies for Early Education and Child Care Programs
- Ready Wrigley Prepares for Flu Season Activity Book
- Immunization Tool and Resources
CDC Resources
Resources available to order or download:
- Guidance for School Administrators to Help Reduce the Spread of Influenza
- Support of Health Care Providers, Forms, Vaccine Information Statements
- Take Three Actions to Fight Flu Infographic
- Is it Flu or COVID-19?
- The Flu: A Guide for Parents
- Flu Vaccine: Get the Facts
- Preparing for Questions Parents May Ask About Vaccines
- Make a Strong Flu Vaccine Recommendation
- Teaching Children About the Flu
Information for Travelers
The risk for exposure to influenza during travel depends somewhat on the time of year and destination. Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine yearly, preferably in the fall before the U.S. flu season begins. People who have not gotten a flu vaccine for the current season and are traveling to parts of the world where influenza activity is ongoing should get a flu vaccine to protect themselves during their trip.
Before, During, and After Your Trip:
- Investigate current flu activity in your region of travel.
- Pay attention to announcements from the local government in your travel destination and monitor the local health and security situation.
- Follow any movement restrictions and prevention recommendations.
- Closely monitor your health for 7 days.
Get more information on influenza for travelers from CDC’s publication Health Information for International Travel.
Business and Industry
How influenza could affect workplaces:
Influenza can have an impact on a daily business and couple it with the COVID-19 pandemic could have a major impact on overall business operations. Your workplace will likely experience:
- Absenteeism: In addition to suffering from influenza themselves, employees may be absent because they, must care for sick family members or for children if schools or daycare centers are closed, or are afraid to come to work during an outbreak.
- Change in patterns of commerce: Consumer demand for items related to infection control is likely to increase dramatically, while other consumer interest in other goods may decline. Consumers have drastically changed the way they shop due to the COVID-19 pandemic and with an influenza outbreak along with COVID-19 this will further affect this way of life. Proper planning will allow employers to better protect their employees and prepare for changing patterns of commerce and potential disruptions in supplies or services.
The following toolkit from the CDC will provide action steps that business owners, managers, and employees can take to minimize the effect of flu in the workplace.
- Prevent Flu: There are steps you can take now, and during the flu season, to help protect employees’ health.
- Promoting Flu Vaccines: Encourage flu vaccination by offering onsite flu vaccination or resources on community flu vaccine locations.
- Benefits to Employers:
- Reduces cost by decreasing time missed from work to get vaccinated.
- Reduces cost by reducing absences due to illness, resulting in improved productivity
- Vaccination often already covered under employee health plans
- Improves morale
- Benefits to Employees:
- Reduces absences due to sickness and doctor visits
- Improves health
- Convenience
- Improves morale
- Hosting a Flu Vaccination Clinic:
- Resources are available for hosting your won flu vaccination clinic, including a step-by-step guide to help clinic coordinators/supervisors who oversee vaccination clinics.
- Benefits to Employers:
