National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is a critical opportunity to remind everyone six months and older that there’s still time to protect themselves and their loved ones from flu this flu season by getting their annual flu vaccine if they have not already.
CDC data shows that flu vaccination coverage was lower last season, especially among certain higher risk groups, such as pregnant people and children. When you get a flu vaccine, you reduce your risk of illness, and flu-related hospitalization if you do get sick. This week is meant to remind people that there is still time to benefit from the first and most important action in preventing flu illness and potentially serious flu complications: get a flu vaccine today. Check out CDC’s NIVW toolkit for more shareable resources and content.
KHC has partnered with KHA and KDHE to encourage patients to seek immunizations before they travel for the holidays. Use these printable PDF Posters in your community to encourage patients to get up to date on vaccines while sharing a helpful "Before You Travel" checklist to remind patients of what they can do to get ready to hit the road to visit friends and family this holiday season.
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Visit our KHC Social Media pages to share social medial infographics on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Encourage your vaccine eligible patients to get COVID and/or Flu shots before traveling
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Print the PDF “Before You Travel” posters in high-traffic areas of your clinic or hospital
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Upload the infographic to your website to create a “Before You Travel” reminder for patients
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Use your EHR's patient portal or text reminders to send patients a “Before You Travel” reminder