Posts Tagged ‘vaccine’
How COVID-19 Underscores the Importance of Public Confidence in Vaccines
Serese Marotta, Chief Operating Officer for Families Fighting Flu, shares her perspective on the importance of influenza vaccination. This post was originally published on The Catalyst. The 2009 H1N1 pandemic was a blip on the radar for most people. For many Americans, life went on without skipping a beat, with little impact to their daily…
Read MoreDoes the Flu Vaccine Work?
We often hear that people do not get the flu vaccine because of they think it doesn’t work – they still got the flu! But did you know that flu vaccine effectiveness also looks at protection against hospitalization and even death? Flu vaccination benefits: a look at 2019-2020 Based on studies, preliminary flu vaccine effectiveness…
Read MoreA Thanksgiving Reflection: Thank You to the Scientists and Researchers
Families Fighting Flu Chief Operations Officer Serese Marotta reflects on the Thanksgiving season. Before I lost my sweet 5-year-old boy Joseph to the flu in 2009, I only knew enough about the virus to know that we should be vaccinated. Did I think the flu killed healthy children and adults? Absolutely not. I did not…
Read MoreInFLUencer Dr. Kevin Ault on Prenatal Flu Vaccination
Dr. Kevin Ault is one of FFF’s medical advisors and a practicing OB/GYN. He is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and practices at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He is also a voting member on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Dr. Ault is one of the few physicians in the United States…
Read MoreFlu Vaccine Recommendations During COVID-19
Public health efforts have been focused on “flattening the curve” during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure that we do not overwhelm healthcare systems. However, as flu arrives in the fall, there will be two overlapping viruses that both can cause illness, hospitalizations, and death. How can we flatten the COVID-19 curve while another virus enters…
Read MoreInfluenza Vaccines for People with Egg Allergies
May is Allergy Awareness Month! There is a common misconception that people who are allergic to eggs cannot receive an influenza vaccine. Below, we outline the different reasons why most people with an egg allergy can still receive an annual flu vaccine. As always, please check with a trusted healthcare provider regarding any specific questions…
Read MoreCOVID-19 vs. Flu: How Do They Compare?
The 2019-2020 flu season in the U.S. has set records for flu-related hospitalizations and pediatric deaths, but now we’re also dealing with a pandemic of a new (novel) coronavirus, called COVID-19. While both are viruses, influenza (flu) and COVID-19 are very different in some respects. How are these viruses defined? COVID-19: Coronaviruses are a…
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