FLU NEWS
February 2005– Winter greetings! Welcome to the February issue of Flu News, the American Lung Association’s Flu Season E-newsletter. Flu vaccine supply and virus strains are variables during any flu season. The American Lung Association Flu News is dedicated to keeping people informed on all of the latest news related to influenza.
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ABOUT THE CURRENT FLU SEASON:
REVISED FLU VACCINE SHORTAGE GUIDELINES ... Due to the shortage of flu vaccines available during the flu season, the American Lung Association is offering the following guidelines to 1.) ensure that the people most at risk for complications from the flu have access to the vaccination, and 2.) help people understand what they need to do if they experience flu symptoms. Click here for the complete guidelines.
FLU SHOT LOCATOR UPDATE... Our online directory of flu shot clinics continues to be updated. However, with the expanded Flu Vaccine Shortage Guidelines, vaccine availability has broadened. Contact your doctor if you cannot find a clinic near you on this site.
Click here for a Flu Shot Clinic near you. If you would like to add a clinic to the site, please email flushotlocator@lungusa.org
FLU ACTIVITY... Click here for the weekly reports from the CDC on incidence of flu in the U.S., update 11/12.
TAKE ACTION: BE MORE PREPARED FOR THE FLU SEASON
Click here to support the 2005 Flu Protection Act!
TREATMENT AND PREVENTION:
Click here for Good Flu Health Habits.
SUPPORT THE LUNG ASSOCIATION’S FLU PREVENTION AND OUTREACH EFFORTS
The following links feature a sampling of the most recent influenza news stories. As these news sources come from secondary sources, the Lung Association does not verify their accuracy or support any medical claims. Click on each link for the full story from the source identified.
The mission of the American Lung Association is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health.
To contact an American Lung Association in your area, call 1-800-LUNGUSA.
