FLU SEASON IS UPON US!



BE A HERO - Get your Flu vaccination today!

Flu season is here! “Influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others.” [Ref 1]

Immunization with the flu vaccine is the best way to prevent influenza infection. Patients give many reasons for not getting their annual flu shot, including: “It causes the flu"; "I don’t need it"; "It has side effects"; "It’s not effective"; "I didn’t think about it"; "I don’t like needles!” 

“Annual vaccination is the most important measure to prevent seasonal influenza infection. Achieving high influenza vaccination rates of healthcare professionals and patients is a critical step in preventing healthcare transmission of influenza...” [Ref 2]

The fact is that every year up to 49,000 Americans die from influenza infection and over 200,000 are admitted to a hospital for flu related disease. Greater than 90 percent of these deaths occur in individuals 65 years of age and older. You can help your patients overcome these odds and their personal barriers through patient education.

Talk with your patients about the importance of getting annual flu vaccination--and don’t forget to immunize yourself and your staff.

Protect yourself, your patients, your family and friends.


Get Your Flu Shot – Not the Flu


Ref 1: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm
Ref 2: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/infectioncontrol/healthcaresettings.htm

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