Flu Outbreak Toolkit for Social Media

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Facebook Post: Flu rates in New York are very high. Everyone six months and older who has not yet received a flu shot should get vaccinated as soon as possible. Learn where to get a flu shot near you: www.vaccinefinder.org www.health.ny.gov/flu

Tweet: Flu rates in New York are very high. Everyone six months and older who has not yet received a flu shot should get vaccinated as soon as possible. Learn where to get a flu shot near you: vaccinefinder.org health.ny.gov/flu

Facebook Post: The flu is more dangerous for adults and children with chronic conditions like diabetes, asthma or heart disease. It can cause serious complications such as lung, ear and sinus infections, dehydration and even death. That’s why getting a flu shot is so important. It’s not too late. Flu season can last through May! Immunization is Protection. www.health.ny.gov/flu

Tweet: The flu is more dangerous for adults & kids w/ chronic conditions like diabetes, asthma or heart disease. It can cause serious complications; lung, ear & sinus infections, dehydration & even death. Getting a flu shot is important and it’s not too late. health.ny.gov/flu

Facebook Post: Flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. If you think you have the flu, talk with your health care provider about a prescription antiviral drug within two days of symptoms first appearing. Learn where to get a flu shot near you: www.vaccinefinder.org www.health.ny.gov/flu

Tweet: Flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. If you think you have the flu, talk with your health care provider about a prescription antiviral drug within two days of symptoms first appearing. Learn where to get a flu shot near you: vaccinefinder.org health.ny.gov/flu

Facebook Post: Looking for a flu shot? Learn where to get one near you: www.vaccinefinder.org www.health.ny.gov/flu

Tweet: Looking for a flu shot? Learn where to get one near you: www.vaccinefinder.org www.health.ny.gov/flu

Facebook Post: Think you have the flu? Think you should try to go to work or school anyway? Think again. Find out the facts here: www.health.ny.gov/flu

Tweet: Think you have the flu? Think you should try to go to work or school anyway? Think again. Find out the facts here: www.vaccinefinder.org www.health.ny.gov/flu

Post: The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. Find out more here: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/actions-prevent-flu.htm

Post: Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. No tissue? Use your upper arm, not your hands. Put your used tissues in a wastebasket. Wash your hands. Stay home if you think you have the flu. Find more tips here: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pdf/freeresources/updated/everyday_preventive.pdf

Look Mom, no hands takes on a whole different meaning when it comes to fighting the flu. Always use a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have one use the bend of your arm. Find more here: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/index.html

Copy this link below to share to Social Media: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/images/freeresources/family-general-audience-690x388.gif 508 Compliant Text: Did you know? Everyone in your family who is 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every year. #FightFlu

Copy this link below to share to Social Media: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/images/freeresources/animated-young-adults.gif 508 Compliant Text: Did you know? That anyone even young, healthy adults can get sick from the flu and spread it to others. Buzz buzz (text message: You coming out tonight? I can’t I have the flu. My niece and girlfriend have it now too.) The short time it will take you to get a flu vaccine. Can help protect you and the ones you love. The flu vaccine is safe and does not cause the flu. #FightFlu

Copy the link below to share to Social Media: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/images/freeresources/animated-fight-flu-punch.gif 508 Compliant Text: Get a flu vaccine now. #FightFlu

Copy the link below to share to Social Media: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/images/freeresources/HeartDisease_690x388.gif

508 Compliant Text: If you have heart disease your’re at high risk of flu complications. Get a flu shot to help keep your heart happy and healthy.