Cobb / NMA Health Initiative Immunization Toolkit

Every year, tens of thousands of people in the United States contract influenza, a highly contagious respiratory tract disease. New influenza vaccines are created to protect and prevent influenza A and B strains expected to cause infections during upcoming winter months. It is the single best way to prevent flu and potentially serious complications.

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Introduction

Introduction, Acknowledgements, and Protecting All from Flu campaign

Influenza Disease – Epidemiology

What is influenza; How is influenza spread; When does Influenza occur; What causes influenza; What causes the influenza virus to change

Influenza Facts

Influenza Symptoms and Severity (Symptoms, Complications, Severity

Diagnoses, Treatment and Prevention

Differences between the flu and the common cold, Testing for Influenza; Treating and Preventing Influenza; “Take 3” from the CDC

Protecting Against Influenza

Establishing an Influenza Vaccination Campaign in the Office

Influenza Disparities

Disparities among Minorities and Seniors

Myths about Influenza

Myths about the flu

Toolkit for Health Care Professionals

Tips for successful campaigns and Influenza Related Links

A project of W. Montague Cobb/NMA Health Institute logo National Medical Association logo National Hispanic Medical Association logo Supported by the U. S Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health

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