Maine CDC Message on Immunizations
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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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