Flu vaccinations are essential to protecting public health. And, with community spread of COVID-19, preventing flu-related illnesses is especially important in preventing overload of our health systems.
We encourage you to increase communication efforts around the importance of vaccines and vaccine safety, with an increased emphasis on the benefits of flu vaccination, as well as the impact of the flu on everyone, and especially those with chronic health conditions, including people with HIV.
How to use the toolkit:
- Incorporate toolkit content, images, and messaging in flu vaccination communications
- Customize and share materials with your audiences and stakeholders
- Engage local partners to increase the community’s understanding and confidence in vaccines
General tips:
- Customize the messages below to best fit your audience
- Tag partner social media accounts as appropriate
- When possible, include a graphic to draw attention to your post (see sample graphics below)
We also encourage you to add the CDC’s Flu Vaccine Finder Widget to your website, portal home page, or blog to help your audience find vaccines near them. Get the widget here.
Social Media Messages
Gathering Safely for the Holidays
- (FACEBOOK) This holiday season, we’re all thinking about how we can gather safely. Getting both the flu vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to protect against these serious illnesses. Talk to your health care provider, and learn more here: https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/diseases/flu/index.html
- (TWITTER) This holiday season, we’re all thinking about how we can gather safely. Getting both the #flu vaccine and the #COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to protect against these serious illnesses. Talk to your health care provider, and learn more here: https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/diseases/flu/index.html
Find a Flu Vaccine
- (FACEBOOOK) Did you get a flu vaccine yet? Help keep your family and friends safe this holiday season by encouraging them to get vaccinated too. Find out where you can get the vaccine near you: https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/
- (TWITTER) Did you get a flu vaccine yet? Keep your family & friends safe this holiday season by encouraging them to get vaccinated too. Find out where you can get the vaccine near you 📍 https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/
Protecting Children
- (FACEBOOK) Children younger than 5 years old–especially those younger than 2–are at higher risk of developing serious flu-related complications. @CDCgov recommends everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine to protect against the flu. Learn more: https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/diseases/flu/index.html
- (TWITTER) Children younger than 5 years old—especially those younger than 2—are at higher risk of developing serious flu-related complications. @CDCgov recommends everyone 6 months and older get a #flu #vaccine to protect against the flu. Learn more: https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/diseases/flu/index.html
Protecting Children Too Young for Vaccination
- (FACEBOOK) Children under 6 months are at higher risk for flu and too young to get the vaccine. You can help protect them by getting a #flu vaccine this season. Learn more: https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/diseases/flu/index.html
- (TWITTER) If you’re a #parent or a caregiver for children younger than 6 months, you can help protect them by getting your flu vaccine this season. Learn more about who should get the #FluVax: https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/diseases/flu/index.html
Protect Yourself and Those Around You
- (FACEBOOK) This holiday season, we’re all thinking about how we can gather safely. Getting both the flu vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to protect against these serious illnesses. Talk to your health care provider, and learn more here: https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/diseases/flu/index.html
- (TWITTER) This holiday season, we’re all thinking about how we can gather safely. Getting both the #flu vaccine and the #COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to protect against these serious illnesses. Talk to your health care provider, and learn more here: https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/diseases/flu/index.html
Get a Flu Vaccine Now
- (FACEBOOK) Getting a flu vaccine will help protect you and your family this holiday season. After vaccination, it takes 2 weeks to develop full immunity, so it's crucial to get your flu vaccine before flu becomes widespread in your community. Learn more about protecting yourself & loved ones: https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/diseases/flu/index.html
- (TWITTER) 🦃🍂You can have a healthier holiday by getting a #FluVaccine! After vaccination, it takes 2 weeks for the body to develop immunity. So don’t wait to vaccinate – get your #flu vaccine today. Read on: https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/diseases/flu/index.html #FightFlu
Vaccine Safety
Vaccine Safety 1:
- (FACEBOOK) Flu vaccines are safe and effective, so make sure you get yours before gathering for the holidays! If you have questions about flu vaccines, talk with your health care provider for guidance based on your specific health needs. Learn more about vaccine safety: https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/basics/safety/index.html
- (TWITTER) Flu vaccines are safe & effective, so make sure you get yours before gathering for the #holidays! If you have questions, talk with your health care provider for guidance based on your specific health needs. Learn more: https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/basics/safety/index.html #FightFlu
Vaccine Safety 2:
- (FACEBOOK) Vaccines are rigorously tested to ensure they are safe and effective. In fact, the U.S. has one of the most advanced systems in the world for tracking and monitoring vaccine safety. Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccinesafety.htm
- (TWITTER) Vaccines are safe & effective—and there's still time to get your #FluVax this fall 🍂! Vaccines are rigorously tested, and continually monitored by the @US_FDA & @CDCgov. Learn more about #vaccine #safety: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccinesafety.htm
Flu and Chronic Conditions
- (FACEBOOK) Flu vaccines offer critical protection for millions of people, especially those living with chronic health conditions, like asthma, heart disease, and HIV. Get vaccinated to protect yourself and the people in your community this holiday season. Learn more: https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/diseases/flu/index.html
- (TWITTER) By getting vaccinated, you not only protect yourself, you also protect those around you. Vaccination against the #flu is especially important for those with chronic conditions like #asthma, #heart disease, & #HIV. Learn more: https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/diseases/flu/index.html
Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines
Flu/COVID-19 Vaccines 1:
- (FACEBOOK) Getting a flu vaccine is an essential part of protecting your health and your family’s health every year and is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic. Talk to your health care provider about getting caught up on all recommended vaccines to keep yourself and your community healthy this holiday season. https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/who-and-when/index.html
- (TWITTER) Getting a #flu vaccine is an essential part of protecting your health every year and is especially important during the #COVID19 pandemic. Talk to your provider about getting caught up on all recommended vaccines to keep you & your community healthy. https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/who-and-when/index.html
Flu/COVID-19 Vaccines 2:
- (FACEBOOK) Good news! It’s safe to get the COVID-19 vaccine and the flu vaccine at the same time. Vaccines are the most effective protection we have against serious infections. Talk to your friends, family, and health care provider about getting vaccinated today. https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/diseases/flu/index.html
- (TWITTER)Good news! 👍 It’s safe to get the #COVID19 vaccine & the #flu #vaccine at the same time. Vaccines are the most effective protection we have against serious infections, so talk to your friends, family, & health care provider about getting vaccinated today. https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/diseases/flu/index.html
Flu and HIV
Flu and HIV 1:
- (FACEBOOK) The flu can cause serious complications for people who have HIV. If you have HIV, get a flu shot (not the nasal spray) to protect yourself, your family, and your community. Learn more about health risks with the flu and HIV: https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/staying-in-hiv-care/other-related-health-issues/flu-and-people-with-hiv
- (TWITTER) The flu can cause serious complications for people who have #HIV. If you have HIV, protect against the #flu by getting a flu shot (not the nasal spray). Learn more about health risks with the flu & HIV: https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/staying-in-hiv-care/other-related-health-issues/flu-and-people-with-hiv
Flu and HIV 2:
- (FACEBOOK) If you have HIV, you are at risk of getting very sick from the flu, especially if you have a very low CD4 cell count or are not taking medicine to treat HIV. Get a flu shot this year and every year to better protect yourself from a serious flu illness. Learn more: https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/staying-in-hiv-care/other-related-health-issues/flu-and-people-with-hiv
- (TWITTER) If you have #HIV, you’re at risk of getting very sick from the flu—especially if you have a very low #CD4 cell count or are not taking medicine to treat HIV. Get a flu shot to better protect yourself. Learn more: https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/staying-in-hiv-care/other-related-health-issues/flu-and-people-with-hiv
Vaccines for Pregnant Women
- (FACEBOOK) #DYK the best protection from the flu is a flu vaccine? Pregnant people should get a flu shot and not the nasal spray. If you’re pregnant, make sure to get the flu vaccine to protect yourself and your baby from the flu. Learn more: https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/diseases/flu/index.html
- (TWITTER) #DYK the best protection from the flu is a flu #vaccine? Pregnant people should get a flu shot and not the nasal spray. If you’re #pregnant, make sure to get the #flu vaccine to protect yourself & your baby from the flu. Learn more: https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/diseases/flu/index.html
Vaccines without Insurance
- (FACEBOOK) Insurance status shouldn't be a barrier to flu protection. Most insurance plans provide coverage for routine vaccines, including the flu vaccine. If you are living without insurance, there are programs available to help you find low- or no-cost options. Learn more: https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/get-vaccinated/pay/index.html
- (TWITTER) It’s important to get vaccinated against the #flu every year. If you are living without insurance, there are programs available to help you find low- or no-cost options. Learn more: https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/get-vaccinated/pay/index.html
Graphics
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Social Media Messages
National Influenza Vaccination Week (Dec 6-12)
Message 1:
- (FACEBOOK) National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is a national awareness week focused on highlighting the importance of influenza vaccination. There’s still time to get your annual flu vaccine to protect yourself and your community. 📍 Find a vaccine here: https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/
- (TWITTER) National Influenza Vaccination Week is a national awareness week focused on highlighting the importance of the #FluVaccine. There’s still time to get your annual #FluVax! 📍 Find one here: https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/ #NIVW #FightFlu
Message 2:
- (FACEBOOK) #DYK: Dec. 6-12 is National Influenza Vaccination Week, a reminder that there’s still time to get vaccinated! When more people are protected against flu, it is less likely to spread. Read more about the importance of getting an annual flu vaccine: https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/diseases/flu/index.html
- (TWITTER) #DYK: Dec. 6-12 is National Influenza Vaccination Week, a reminder that there’s still time to get vaccinated! When more people are protected against #flu, it is less likely to spread. Read more about the importance of getting an annual flu #vaccine: https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/diseases/flu/index.html #NIVW
There's Still Time
- (FACEBOOK) There’s still time to get your flu vaccine to protect yourself and your family! After vaccination, it takes 2 weeks to develop full immunity, so it's crucial to get your flu shot before flu becomes widespread in your community. Learn more about protecting yourself and loved ones: https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/diseases/flu/index.html
- (TWITTER) ⏰There’s still time to get your #FluVaccine! After vaccination, it takes 2 weeks for the body to develop immunity. So don’t wait to vaccinate—get your flu vaccine today. Read on: https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/diseases/flu/index.html
There’s Still Time to Protect Vulnerable Populations
- (FACEBOOK) Flu vaccines offer critical protection for millions of people, especially very young children, the elderly, and those living with chronic health conditions. There’s still time to get vaccinated to protect yourself and the people in your community. Learn more: https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/diseases/flu/index.html
- (TWITTER) #Flu vaccines offer critical protection for millions of people, especially the very young, the elderly, and those with chronic health conditions. There’s still time to get vaccinated to protect yourself & the people in your community. Learn more: https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/diseases/flu/index.html
There’s Still Time to Find a Flu Vaccine
- (FACEBOOK) There’s still time to get your flu vaccine! Keep your family and friends safe by encouraging them to get vaccinated too. Find out where you can get a flu vaccine near you: https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/
- (TWITTER) ⏰There’s still time to get your #flu vaccine! Keep your family & friends safe by encouraging them to get vaccinated too. Find out where you can get a flu #vaccine near you 📍 https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/
There’s Still Time to Catch Up
- (FACEBOOK) Vaccines are an essential part of protecting your health and your family’s health every year, and are especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic. There’s still time to get your flu vaccine and your COVID-19 vaccine. Talk to your health care provider about getting caught up on all recommended vaccines to keep yourself and your community healthy. https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/diseases/flu/index.html
- (TWITTER) #Vaccines are an essential part of protecting the health of you & your family and are especially important during the #COVID19 pandemic. Talk to your provider about getting caught up on all recommended vaccines to keep you & your community healthy. https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/diseases/flu/index.html
Graphics
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Date last updated: 30 November 2021