The Upshot: Public Health Spotlight: The Importance of Health Literacy

Texas Health and Human Services Commission sent this bulletin at 10/19/2021 03:00 PM CDT / Este e-mail ha sido enviado por Texas Health and Human Services Commission el 10/19/2021 03:00 PM CDT

How to Talk About COVID-19 With Friends and Family

With so much misinformation, strong opinions, and new research, talking to loved ones about getting vaccinated against COVID-19 can be very intimidating. The CDC makes this conversation a little bit easier by providing a framework to follow to talk about COVID-19 vaccines to friends and family.

Share the Reason You Get Your Flu Vaccine with the CDC’s “I Get It” Flu Campaign

No matter what your reason is, there’s no better time to share the importance of receiving the flu vaccine with friends and loved ones. To help get the word out, the CDC has put together a seasonal flu campaign toolkit with customizable digital materials to share on social media. More information here.

Questions About COVID-19 and This Year’s Flu Shot?

To help provide you and your loved ones with accurate information for this year’s flu season, the CDC put together a collection of responses to the most frequently asked questions. You can find the FAQs here: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/season/faq-flu-season-2021-2022.htm

Influenza Recommendations From the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released their recommendations for influenza in children for the 2021-2022 flu season. Read more about the recommendation and the AAP flu campaign toolkit here.

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Watch DSHS Commissioner, John Hellerstedt, MD, Discuss What to Know About Flu Season This Year

Hear from DSHS Commissioner, John Hellerstedt, MD, discussing what you and your loved ones can do about this year’s flu season. Get your flu shot today!
Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vurBYkO4nlU

Texas Reaches Milestone in COVID-19 Vaccination

Can you believe it? There are now over 15 million Texans fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This means Texas has administered over 32,000,000 doses. DSHS is incredibly grateful to our frontline workers, vaccine providers, and all our fellow Texans who are doing their part to protect themselves and their loved ones. It’s one step closer to helping end the pandemic.

To see additional Texas COVID-19 data, visit this link: https://bit.ly/3mZDTZ3

The Ask Me 3 Approach: When Health Literacy Affects You

Sometimes medical terminology can be hard to understand. The Institute for Healthcare Improvement recommends asking these 3 questions when talking to your doctor to better understand your health conditions and what you need to do to stay healthy.

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