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Join FFF’s Challenge Campaign Today!

Donate before July 1, 2013 and your gift will be matched 100%!

We have an opportunity to save more lives by reaching millions more people this year if we can raise $15,000 by July 1, 2013! Two very generous donors, Richard and Alissa Kanowitz, are spearheading a Challenge Campaign with funds from the Amanda Kanowitz Foundation, which they established in memory of their daughter whom they lost to the flu. For every dollar donated to Families Fighting Flu (FFF) between now and July 1st, Richard and Alissa will match 1:1 (dollar-for-dollar) up to $15,000 in donations from other FFF donors. But, we must secure $15,000 by July 1st! Your support will help us save more lives by spreading the word about the dangers of influenza and the importance of annual vaccination. Donate today to the Challenge Campaign so we can reach the goal by July 1st and help millions more people this year!

Losing a Child to Influenza

Losing a loved one is the most difficult thing a person ever goes through. Whether you are a parent or family member struggling with the loss of a child from the flu, or your community has been affected, dealing with your grief while also communicating with your children, friends and family presents its own set of challenges.

If you have suffered a personal loss, or your community has been affected by the flu, we have emotional support materials that will help you understand the bereavement process and how you can best support those around you, including your children. Please know that we are here for you and your family and want to help any way we can.

New Radio Public Service Announcement

FFF has launched a new radio public service announcement (PSA) that is being aired across the nation now through the end of the flu season. This radio PSA features FFF Executive Director, Laura Scott who reminds everyone to get vaccinated against the flu and provides tips to help prevent the spread of the flu virus. Click here to listen to the 60 second PSA.

Children with Neurologic Disorders at High Risk of Death from Flu

A new CDC-authored study was released in the American Academy of Pediatrics’ journal “Pediatrics” describing influenza-related deaths in children during the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic. The study focused on deaths in children with neurologic disorders because they represented a large percentage of the pediatric deaths. Families Fighting Flu has joined together with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Academy of Pediatrics and Family Voices to help promote awareness about the importance of influenza prevention and treatment in these high risk children. To read the press release, click here.

Improving Childhood Influenza Immunization Rates: A Five-Year Progress Report

A new report from the Childhood Influenza Immunization Coalition (CIIC) highlights the positive advances in pediatric influenza immunization over the last five years and outlines future challenges for the immunization community to address. Full-text of the report is available here.

Breastfeeding and the Flu – Know the Facts!

Children are at high risk for the flu and flu-related complications. However, the flu vaccine is not approved for use in children less than 6 months of age. Here is some information from Families Fighting Flu and Medela on how you can best protect your little ones from the flu. Click here.