Schools- Prepare for Flu Season!

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Title: Schools- Prepare for Flu Season!

Making healthy choices at school and at home can help prevent the flu and spreading flu to others.

Influenza (Flu)

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2017 - 2018 Flu Season
September 14, 2018

Schools- Prepare for Flu Season!

​​Influenza causes more hospitalizations among young children than any other vaccine-preventable disease. The single best way to protect against seasonal flu and its potential severe complications is for children to get a seasonal influenza vaccine each year. Making healthy choices at school and at home can help prevent the flu and spreading flu to others.

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Make a Strong Flu Vaccine Recommendation

​​As a health care professional, your strong recommendation is a critical factor that affects whether your patients get an influenza vaccine. Most adults believe vaccines are important, but they need a reminder from their health care provider to get vaccinated. 

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Last #fluseason, 180 flu-related pediatric deaths were reported to CDC. A flu vaccine can lower a child's risk of flu-related hospitalization and death. Schedule your child's appointment now for a #flu vaccine this October. https://go.usa.gov/xPrd9

Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases