Category: Advocacy
Test and Treat to Protect Grandparents
March 1, 2024 - While the winter holidays are long behind us, glimpses of spring-like weather remind us that future gatherings are right around the corner. As we start planning those gatherings with our loved ones, now is a great time to equip ourselves with the knowledge and tools necessary to protect them— especially our cherished grandparents. Below, we’ll […]
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Why Vaccinating Kids Matters for Their Health and the Community
February 12, 2024 - We all want a healthier and safer community for our families. At Families Fighting Flu, we believe that ensuring every child receives their flu shot is critical to making that happen. As we continue to navigate the health challenges posed by the 2023-24 flu season, it’s clear that prioritizing preventive measures is necessary, particularly when […]
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Resolve to Keep Your Family Healthy with a Flu Shot
January 3, 2024 - Now that the holiday festivities are over it might seem like everyone around you is sick. You’re not imagining things. Peak flu season is here, and, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu positives, outpatient respiratory illness, and flu hospitalizations are all up, too. Whether you’ve entered the new year […]
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2022 Pro-Vaccine Wins
December 28, 2022 - It Takes Everyone’s Voice and SAFE’s Active Voice, Made a Difference Vaccine and public health policies are primarily decided on a state and local level. The growing anti-vaccine movement in our government, combined with the uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic, created an environment in which public health authority was under attack. An alarming volume […]
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Health Equity and Flu
April 27, 2022 - One of FFF’s core beliefs is that everyone, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or any other identifying information, deserves to be healthy. Because the health of one affects the health of all, we want EVERYONE to have the best chance at getting vaccinated, tested, and treated against influenza to avoid a potentially […]
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How To Take Care of Yourself When Grieving
April 10, 2022 - There is nothing we can say that can immediately ease the loss of your loved one. But, there are others like you who have experienced a loss, and we know how to best take care of yourself during the grief process. While everyone grieves differently, the following tips and recommendations will help you to cope […]
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Top 5 Ways to Help Someone Grieve
April 1, 2022 - Losing a loved one is the most difficult thing a person can experience. Trying to help and communicate with grieving family members and close friends of the deceased can present its own set of challenges. It is common to feel awkward when trying to comfort someone who is grieving. Many people do not know what […]
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How To Talk to Kids About Vaccines
March 25, 2022 - 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. Vaccines save lives, but children may not realize that and have negative emotions because they are scared of needles. The way a parent or healthcare provider talks to kids about […]
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How To Remember a Loved One on a Death Anniversary
March 18, 2022 - Families Fighting Flu was founded by families who lost their loved ones to the flu. We know firsthand that death anniversaries (sometimes called “angelversaries”) can be challenging. Here are some ideas to make meaning out of a day that can serve as a painful reminder of a tragic event: Volunteer at an organization or with […]
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Black History Month: Dr. Alexa Irene Canady
February 1, 2022 - The following blog post is authored by Annaliese Collins, a public health major at Muhlenberg College, class of 2023. They are passionate about peer education, community health and wellness, and disease prevention. Black History Month Black History Month challenges Americans to learn more about the integral role that Black Americans have in the history of […]
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