Flu Resources

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Montgomery County Immunization Coalition's mission is to promote age appropriate immunizations across the lifespan for all residents of Montgomery County. 

MCIC/Office of Public Health
​Flu Webpage

CDC
Protect Your Health This Flu Season
​Frequently Asked Influenza (Flu) Questions: 2020 - 2021 Season
​Similarities and Differences Between Flu and COVID-19
​Vaccination Guidance During a Pandemic
Health Care Provider Fight Flu Toolkit
​Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2020-21 Influenza Season
FREE CME (Recorded 8/20/20): 2020-21 Influenza Vaccination Recommendations/Clinical Guidance During COVID-19

Families Fighting Flu
This website offers a suite of downloadable social media resources, print and digital educational materials, and videos that can be shared on social media.

Immunization Action Coalition (IAC)
Influenza webpage with materials for patients and staff.
Communicating the Benefits of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine During COVID-19- IAC and the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) developed this tip sheet to assist healthcare professionals as they discuss the benefits of the influenza vaccination with their patients. ​

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
Vaccine Education Center - Q&A Influenza What You Should Know

National Foundation for Infectious Disease (NFID)
Toolkits targeting adults with chronic health conditions, adults 65+, college students and students in school (k-5)

Association of State and Territorial Health Officers (ASTHO)
Podcast with Dr. Nancy Messonnier, CDC, on what to expect this upcoming flu season, and why it is so important to get your influenza vaccine (7/15/2020)

Media Resources
MSN Article: CDC Director, Robert Redfield, predicts this fall and winter will be 'one of the most difficult times we've experienced in American public health' (7/15/2020)

CNN Article: Why It's Vital to Get Your Flu Shot This Year. By Dr. Richard Webby, Director of World Health Organization (WHO) Influenza Collaborating Center (7/30/2020)