Take Flu Symptoms Seriously In Memory of Julianna

The following article is guest authored by Julianna’s mom, Christina Granack. Julianna was a very adventurous little 4-year-old girl! She was a huge fan of baby shark, which was her nickname, and loved watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Minnie Mouse. She loved climbing trees, biking, and exploring nature. On December 27, 2019, my daughter had…

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How To Celebrate Christmas During a Pandemic & Flu Season

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. Christmas is known as the most wonderful time of the year – but it also is prime time to come down with the flu. Most of us have had experience…

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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…

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Flu Vaccine Q&A – COVID-19 Booster & Flu Shots Simultaneously

As an organization that has been discussing and advocating for flu vaccines for 17 years and counting, we’ve heard every question imaginable.  With COVID-19 vaccines on people’s minds, we want to help you get the answers you need to safely get vaccinated.  Is it safe to get a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as…

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Getting Tested For Flu Is Critical During COVID-19 Pandemic

This flu season, it may be hard to know if you are experiencing symptoms of influenza or COVID-19. That’s why we recommend that anyone who gets sick during the 2021-2022 flu season ask to be tested for both flu and COVID-19. Flu vs. COVID-19 symptoms: According to the CDC, common symptoms that flu and COVID-19…

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InFLUencer 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…

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Flu Vaccine Question & Answers – Part 1

As an organization that has been discussing and advocating for flu vaccines for 17 years and counting, we’ve heard every question imaginable about flu vaccines. No matter what your question is, we want to help you get an evidence-based answer. Read below for some of our most common questions and answers about flu vaccines. If…

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Fears of a Twindemic: Don’t Delay Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations

Last year, Families Fighting Flu and health officials warned of a “twindemic” of COVID-19 and flu. The fear was that as cases of COVID-19 continued to rise, and we were awaiting a COVID-19 vaccine, flu would also spread and there wouldn’t be enough hospital beds, ICU beds, ECMO machines, or ventilators. Thankfully, that never happened.…

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mRNA Technology Offers Hope for Flu Vaccine Advancements

The COVID-19 pandemic made vaccines a daily topic in news, popular culture, and even conversations among friends. Messenger RNA (mRNA) technology in particular was thrust in the spotlight as two COVID-19 vaccines using mRNA, from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, were authorized for emergency use by the FDA. mRNA vaccines are a new approach to vaccination, but…

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