National Press Conference Kicks Off 2019-2020 Flu Vaccination Campaign

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Read about the Seasonal Flu Kickoff Press Conference 2019-20 Campaign at the NFID news conference.

Influenza (Flu)

2019 - 2020 Flu Season September 27, 2019

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National Press Conference Kicks Off 2019-2020 Flu Vaccination Campaign ​Yesterday, CDC and partners kicked off the 2019-2020 seasonal flu vaccination campaign at the NFID news conference, where experts stressed the importance of getting an annual flu vaccine. HHS Secretary Alex Azar II reported CDC flu vaccination coverage estimates for 2018-2019 that showed 45% of American adults got a flu vaccine last season while nearly 63% of children were vaccinated.  Learn More

Benefits of Flu Vaccination Getting a flu vaccine is the best thing you can do to prevent flu to protect yourself and those around you, including those who are more vulnerable to serious flu illness. While some people who get vaccinated do still get sick, there is a growing amount of data showing that flu vaccination makes flu illness less severe, helping to prevent serious outcomes.                               Learn More

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