January 10-16, 2010 has been designated as National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW). The week is a national observance established to highlight the importance of continuing influenza vaccination, as well as foster greater use of flu vaccine after the holiday season into January, and beyond. Since the spread of 2009 H1N1 influenza is likely to continue into the new year, many people, including those in high risk groups, still have not been vaccinated.
As reported in a previous UCPeople article, some children and adults with disabilities and other health conditions are at higher risk of contracting the flu.
One of the many goals for NIVW is to engage at-risk audiences who are not yet vaccinated, hesitant about vaccination, or unsure about where to get vaccinated. Community groups can help spread the word using free print materials and Web tools created for NIVW.
Have you been engaged in any flu prevention awareness activities?
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