Head Start of Rockland has joined The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in celebration and observation the week of November 26 to December 2 as National Influenza Vaccination Week. The week’s heightened public awareness provides an opportunity to connect families with influenza vaccination resources in our community and in communites across the nation.
The National Influenza Vaccination Week is designed to highlight the importance of continuing influenza (flu) vaccination, as well as foster greater use of flu vaccine through the months of November, December, and beyond. This year, Tuesday, November 27, 2007, is designated as Children’s Flu Vaccination Day, with a focus upon vaccinating high-risk children. Each year, over 20,000 children under age 5 are hospitalized as a result of influenza. This day will help raise awareness about the value of vaccinating children – especially high-risk children – and their close contacts.
The CDC website, www.cdc.gov/flu/nivw, contains useful materials for promotion of vaccination. On the left-hand side of the NIVW home page, Free Flu Materials offers downloadable materials for vaccination promotion. Please take advantage of these FREE health education materials.
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