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How to Prepare for the Next Flu Season
August 31, 2023 - While flu isn’t usually top of mind during the busy summer months, it’s always important to plan ahead to prepare for the next flu season. In the midst of vacations, summer camps, sports, and picnics, remembering to stay vigilant on flu preparedness is key to staying protected and healthy so when flu season hits in […]
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Who is Families Fighting Flu? What do they do? – They aim to help save lives!
August 17, 2023 - Families Fighting Flu (FFF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2004 by parents who found each other with one common experience, they all lost a child under the age of 5 years old to influenza (flu). At the time, an annual flu vaccination was not recommended for their child’s age group. These founding families […]
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What You Need to Know About Avian Flu
July 12, 2023 - There has been a lot of news circulating about avian flu (also known as bird flu) and its impact. But just how serious is this? Does it impact only animals, or are humans at risk as well? Could it be the next pandemic? Here’s what you need to know about avian flu. Since January 2022, […]
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Flu Patients and Families
June 27, 2023 - What is PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop for those who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. It is natural to feel afraid during and after a traumatic situation. Fear is a part of the body’s “fight-or-flight” response, which helps us avoid or respond to potential danger. People may experience a range […]
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Teaming Up With Social Influencers to Fight Flu
June 2, 2023 - Families Fighting Flu continued to work with influencers this flu season, who shared their personal stories about the flu and the importance of getting flu vaccines. As we shared when we first started working with them, we wanted to engage real people to use their connected platforms to share our important mission, as well as […]
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Vaccine Equity with the Autism Society of America
April 21, 2023 - This April, Families Fighting Flu joins the Autism Society of America to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month, recognizing the diverse and varied experiences across the Autism spectrum. The Autism Society of America works every day to create connections, empowering everyone within the Autism community with the resources they need to live fully. With 1 in 36 […]
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How Respiratory Viruses (Flu, RSV) Impact Families
April 4, 2023 - Flu and other viruses, such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), are a huge part of our lives that we cannot ignore. They impact our health, disrupt our daily routine, and can even have long-term or fatal outcomes. Flu and RSV are serious diseases, and we are all at risk, regardless of age, gender, health status, […]
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Flu is a Family Affair: How to Protect Your Family This Flu Season
February 28, 2023 - By Angie Wehrkamp, Sponsored by GSK, Flu is a Family Affair Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that can cause mild to severe illness but can sometimes lead to hospitalization and even death. It can spread easily through coughing, sneezing and respiratory secretions.1 Every flu season is a heartbreaking reminder of […]
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Scrolling Social Media: Where to Find Accurate Information on Flu
January 27, 2023 - In the age of social media, false information and misinformation spreads quickly. It is so important to ensure you are finding factual information online–especially regarding health–including the flu and the flu vaccine. Check out the following flu facts and credible sources where you can always get factual accurate information. Families Fighting Flu Website Families Fighting […]
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3 Steps to Fight the Flu: Vaccinate, Test, Treat
January 20, 2023 - “It’s ‘Just’ the Flu” “That Will Never Happen to my Child” “I Don’t Need a Flu Shot” We all have a lot on our plates, especially kicking off the new year. We often put things on the back burner or tell ourselves it will be OK if you miss a task. But one task that […]
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