Flu
This collection includes resources available to protect children from the flu.
Common Immunization Questions from Parents
This webpage describes common questions parents have about vaccines. It explains that babies' immune systems can handle vaccines and that they protect against serious diseases. …
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Childhood Immunization Discussion Guides
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provides helpful discussion guides for childhood immunizations on their webpage. These guides aim to assist parents and healthcare providers …
The Importance of Seasonal Influenza Vaccination for People with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
2021
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Association of University Centers on Disabilities
This commentary article highlights the importance of flu shots for people with disabilities during COVID-19. It describes how people with disabilities are at higher risk …
Flu: What To Do If You Get Sick
This webpage explains what to do if you have flu symptoms. Most people with mild flu should stay home and avoid others unless they need …
Ready Wrigley Prepares for Flu Season Activity Book
This activity book helps kids learn about staying healthy during flu season. It describes fun activities and tips to teach children how to prevent the …
FluView Interactive
This webpage features FluView Interactive, a tool from the CDC that shows flu data in different ways. It describes how users can see information about …
Cold Weather Safety
This 2-page document provides cold weather safety tips that can assist parents and school staff to keep children healthy, safe, and warm in the winter. …
Past Examples of Probable Limited, Non-Sustained, Person-to-Person Spread of Avian Influenza A Viruses
This webpage describes how avian influenza A viruses, which mainly infect birds, can sometimes spread to humans. Human infections usually happen after close contact with …
Parents: Help Children Fight Flu
This webpage provides essential information for parents on preventing the flu in high-risk children. It includes guidance on vaccination, symptom recognition, treatment options, and preventive …
Improving Pediatric Preparedness Performance Through Strategic Partnerships
2012
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Northwestern University,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital
This commentary discusses how strategic partnerships between the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) improved pediatric preparedness …