Posts Tagged ‘children’
Why Children Need Both Flu & COVID-19 Vaccines
The following article is guest authored by Dr. Alexandria Yarborough, PharmD. She is a Pharmacy Manager in South Carolina and a Families Fighting Flu Advocate. Although we are a nonprofit dedicated to flu, we see many similarities between COVID-19 and influenza. Now that COVID-19 vaccines are available for children 5 and older, we encourage children…
Read MoreInFLUencer Nadine Gartner on Changing The Culture of Immunization
Nadine Gartner is a mom, lawyer, and the founding executive director of Boost Oregon, a vaccination educational and advocacy organization. She believes in the power of sharing our stories and choosing love over fear. A graduate of Bryn Mawr College and the University of Michigan Law School, Nadine resides in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with…
Read MoreNational Infant Immunization Week 2021: A Reminder to Protect Your Family
COVID-19 has made it challenging for many families with young children to stay on top of well-child visits and recommended vaccine schedules. As a result, childhood vaccination rates fell in the U.S. This year for National Infant Immunization Week (April 24-May 1), we are reminding families that annual flu vaccination is the best way to…
Read MoreInFLUencer Dr. Cory Offers One Strategy to Address Vaccine Hesitancy
Dr. Matthew Cory is a Families Fighting Flu medical advisor and a practicing pediatrician in Lakeland, Florida. He received Board Certification by the American Board of Pediatrics, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. More than 15 years ago, I read Steven R. Covey’s book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. One…
Read MoreGrieving Mom Urges Parents to Get Annual Flu Vaccinations
Two-year-old Reese was an energetic, healthy toddler loved dearly by her entire family when her life was cut short by the flu. Reese became ill with what her family assumed was a cold, but turned out to be Influenza B. She seemed like she was doing well, even getting back to eating and playing, but…
Read MoreWhy Children Should Get a Flu Vaccine
If you’ve paid attention to the news this summer, you’re probably aware that the ‘back to school’ plan in your area will look different from past years. Children might be headed to in-person learning, they might be staying home, or there might be a combination of the two. Although COVID-19 is the main health concern…
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