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To:
Maine Immunization Program Providers
From:
Maine Immunization Program
Subject:
National Influenza Vaccination Week
Date:
November 28, 2017
In
observance of National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), the Maine
Immunization Program would like to encourage providers to continue vaccinating
against the flu and provide you with activities, print materials and key
messaging to share with your patients. NIVW kicks off on Sunday, December 3 and
runs through Saturday, December 9.
Join CDC’s efforts to #FightFlu and encourage flu
vaccination by participating in the following activities:
Download
NIVW badges and banners for your website:
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/resource-center/nivw/webtools.htm
Adapt
social media messages below for your audiences and disseminate via social
networks:
Facebook
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This week
is National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW)! #NIVW highlights the
importance of continuing flu vaccination through the holiday season and
beyond. Make sure you get a flu vaccine to protect yourself this flu
season. For more information on NIVW, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/nivw/index.htm
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It’s not
too late to get a flu vaccine if you haven’t already! Get a flu vaccine.
It is the best and most important action to protect yourself and your loved
ones against flu. For more information, visit http://www.cdc.gov/flu/consumer/index.html.
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It’s not
too late to get a flu vaccine! CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older
get a flu vaccine every year. Flu vaccines are offered in many locations
including doctor’s offices, clinics, health departments, retail stores,
pharmacies, health centers, as well as by many employers and schools. Find
a location near you offering flu vaccines! http://vaccine.healthmap.org/
Twitter
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It’s
National Influenza Vaccination Week! Have you gotten your #flu vaccine?
Visit cdc.gov/flu/nivw/ for more
info. #NIVW #FightFlu | Share on
Twitter
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There are
still many weeks of flu season to go. @CDCflu says get your #fluvax now if
you haven’t already #NIVW | Share on
Twitter
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As family
and friends are gathering for the holidays, #flu activity is increasing.
Now is the time to get a flu vaccine if you haven’t yet! #NIVW | Share on
Twitter
For additional NIVW resources:
Digital Media Toolkit
(https://www.cdc.gov/flu/resource-center/nivw/activities.htm)
Print Materials
(https://www.cdc.gov/flu/resource-center/nivw/materials.htm)
Key Messaging (https://www.cdc.gov/flu/resource-center/nivw/nivw-key-points.htm)
If you have any questions, please contact the Maine
Immunization Program at: (207) 287-3746 or (800) 867-4775.
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