Discover and read the best of Twitter Threads about #FluVax
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(1/4) Good #SundayMorning! This week’s #SundaySpotlight on #PublicHealth serves as an important reminder that it’s not too late for you AND your kids to get the #FluVax. #SundayMotivation
(2/4) Earlier this week, the #flu shut down an entire school district in Illinois. Out of 300 students, 70 were absent with flu-like symptoms & confirmed cases – causing the district to take action and stop the spread in its tracks. More via @thehill: thehill.com/homenews/news/…
@thehill (3/4) This comes on the heels of an unusual #flu season with a surge in influenza B cases, which has predominantly impacted children. Read more via @USATODAY & @USATODAYhealth: usatoday.com/story/news/nat…
As flu becomes widespread across the nation, it’s time for a #Flu #Tweetorial: 33 states, DC, NYC, and Puerto Rico are all experiencing HIGH levels of flu-like illness. bit.ly/2Re4lAg
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This means rates of hospitalization and death from flu are similar or lower than what we typically see around this time of year. This could change.
#Flu #Tweetorial 2/10
#Flu #Tweetorial 2/10
There are several “types” or strains of flu. Strains change every year (that’s why you need a flu vaccine yearly).
Each year we try to match our #FluVax to the strains we think will be circulating.
#Flu #Tweetorial 3/10
Each year we try to match our #FluVax to the strains we think will be circulating.
#Flu #Tweetorial 3/10
(1/5) This Sunday, I’m shining a spotlight on the importance of receiving the flu vaccine and why the time to get YOUR #FluVax is NOW! More via @FoxNews: fxn.ws/2MumFnM #SundayThoughts
@FoxNews (2/5) While “flu season” typically starts later in the fall, some healthcare professionals are already reporting flu cases. Don’t wait until it’s too late – make a plan to talk to your healthcare team about the #FluVax this week!
@FoxNews (3/5) #DYK that getting the seasonal flu vaccine can cut your risk of getting the flu by about half? It’s especially important if you’re pregnant, have young children, or are over age 65. vaccines.gov/diseases/flu
