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Information for Healthcare Professionals
Influenza -
prevent a
bad disease
with a
good vaccine!
Later Season Vaccination
While October and November are the ideal months to give
influenza vaccination, late season vaccination (December and beyond) can provide
benefit as well. Read about strategies and efforts to reach unvaccinated
populations.
Where to Find an Influenza Vaccination Clinic
Finding a clinic is easy with the American Lung Association's Flu Clinic
Locator. Just enter your zip code to get started.
Source: American Lung Association
I Learned It's Not Too Late to Get the Flu
Shot. [PDF]
8½" by 11" poster, ideal for posting in patient waiting rooms
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Catch the holiday spirit not the flu this holiday season.
[PDF]
8½" by 11" flyer
Source: GlaxoSmithKline and the National Influenza Vaccine
Summit
Novel Approaches to Late Season Vaccination
View presentations from the 2006 National Immunization Conference
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Extend the Flu Vaccination Season
8½" by 11" posters, color, appropriate for the month and/or season:
August,
September,
October,
November,
December,
January,
February,
March, and
April.
Source: Michigan Department of Community
Health
Influenza Season Typically Peaks In February
8½" by 11" poster, black and white
Source: National Foundation for Infectious
Diseases
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Immunization
Action Coalition
Diane Peterson, editor Mitch Rothholz,
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