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Information for the Public
Influenza-related materials and websites
Influenza website
Official CDC influenza website provides information about influenza surveillance and activity
Information for Parents: Flu (Influenza)
Fact sheet for parents
Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)
Federal information sheets on vaccines. VISs in more than 30 languages are available on IAC's website
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)
Flu.gov provides comprehensive government-wide information on influenza for the general public, health professionals, policy makers, government and business leaders, school systems, and local communities
Families Fighting Flu
Families and pediatricians who have experienced first-hand what it is like to lose a child to influenza or to have a child experience severe medical complications from influenza. The organization's mission is reducing pediatric deaths due to influenza by raising awareness about the importance of getting all children vaccinated against this disease. Website features compelling videos and first-hand accounts from member families
Faces of Influenza
Photos and personal stories illustrate the seriousness of this potentially deadly infectious disease
American Lung Association: Flu Vaccine Finder
Powered by Google, this locator provides information on where to find flu vaccination, including dates, times, addresses and phone numbers for clinics offering flu vaccinations near the zip codes provided
Influenza: What you should know
Brochure from the Vaccine Education Center, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia addresses common questions about the flu and influenza vaccination
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vaccineinformation.org
Influenza resources for the public
Keep your kids safe - get them vaccinated every fall or winter!
This piece is for parents, describing the importance of vaccinating kids with the influenza vaccine
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Seek emergency medical care if you or a family member shows the signs below
This piece, written for parents and the public, is about influenza warning signs for complications of influenza
Unprotected People Reports
Real-life accounts of people who have suffered or died from influenza
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