NIVW Flu Blog-a-thon

During National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) 2016, CDC invited partners to write blog post on the importance of flu vaccination as part of a flu blog-a-thon. Over 25 partners participated in the blog-a-thon, generating over 30 blog posts ranging in topics from the importance of flu vaccines for caregivers to tips on protecting your family from flu during the holidays. The collaborative effort of so many partners promoting flu vaccination to a variety of audiences helped increase awareness about flu and remind people that it is not too late to get a flu vaccine this season!

Check out participating blogs below:

Public Health Matters: My Daughter Died From a Vaccine Preventable Disease
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases: NIVW Flu Blog Posts
Voices for Vaccines: Remembering Ashley-An Influenza Story
American Geriatrics Society: A Flu Shot is The Best Shot at Prevention for People 65 and Older
VeryWell.com: Why Do Caregivers Need Flu Vaccines
Seattle Mama Doctor (Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson): Vaccination Nation-How Healthy Is Your School?
What to Expect: The One Thing That May Be Missing From Your Pregnancy Checklist
Shot of Prevention (Families Fighting Flu Story): A Mother’s Plea: Don’t Let Flu Steal Your Healthy Child
APHA: Spending Time with Friends and Family This Season? Get Your Flu Vaccination Now!
Nurses Who Vaccinate: Silly Rabbit, Flu Shots Aren’t Just for Kids!
ASPR: Get Your Flu Shot for Yourself, Your Family, and Your Community
March of Dimes: Looking for a reason to get a flu shot? Here are 10 good ones.
American Cancer Society: A Healthful Way to Give to Cancer Patients
Huffington Post: A Few Word About Flu
Long-Term Living Magazine: CDC kicks off seasonal flu campaign
McKnight’s Senior Living: Your Flu To-Do List
Diabetes Hands Foundation: Do You Get the Flu Shot?
Lupus: The Flu and You: 3 Reasons You Won’t Want to Skip Your Flu Shot This Year
National Multiple Sclerosis Society: National Influenza Vaccination Week
Virginia Department of Health: National Influenza Vaccination Week
Utah Multicultural Health: NIVW is December 4-10
Live Healthy South Carolina: National Influenza Vaccination Week
Reassure Analytics: The Flu Shot-Protect your family this Holiday Season
Sanofi Pasteur: Flu Vaccination: It might not be what you want, but it can sure be what you need
Research America: CDC-Get Your Flu Vaccine
Med Express: Common Flu Myths to Forget
Massachusettes Department of Public Health Blog: It’s Not Too Late to Get a Flu Vaccine!

Submit Your Success Story!

Submit the following information to fluinbox@cdc.gov to have your success story featured here!

Write a 250 word (maximum) description of your success story including name of organization, any collaborating organizations, when the event took place (either last flu season or this flu season only), and any evaluation taken from the activity.
Include a minimum of (1-2) pictures of the event. Acceptable file formats include JPG, GIF, and PNG. Preferred size at least 500 by 300 pixels (or larger).
Include contact information in case CDC follow up is needed. Please let us know if we can share your contact information within your success story in case other organizations would like to partner with you for future events.