Evolving Issues in the Prevention and Treatment of Influenza

Influenza Media Resource Guide

Online Influenza Prevention and Treatment Resources
NFID has developed online resources reporters can download and reference when developing year-round stories on influenza. These materials are designed to provide media with a comprehensive overview of the complex and seasonal nature of this deadly virus, and the necessary public health response to address the annual 36,000 deaths and more than 200,000 hospitalizations attributed to influenza. NFID encourages reporters to access these materials throughout the year to support development of seasonal influenza vaccination media coverage. Please use the menu below to access these resources.
Influenza Issue Briefs
		• A Snapshot of Seasonal Influenza in the United States: The Epidemiology, Impact and Tracking of Influenza • A Primer on Influenza Strain Selection: FDA Role in Selection and Approval • Seasonal vs. Avian Influenza Snapshot • Influenza Vaccination Recommendations and the Role of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Influenza Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness • Influenza Vaccine Production: Current Challenges and Evolving Technologies • Influenza Vaccine Supply, Demand and Distribution • Influenza Vaccine Immunization Settings • Pediatric Perspectives on Influenza Prevention
Additional Reporter Resources
Suggested Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Editorial Calendar Outlines year-round milestones and suggested story ideas for all aspects of seasonal influenza vaccination (e.g., annual virus strain selection, vaccine production, CDC vaccination recommendations, provider administration and consumer uptake).
Camera-ready Graphics Provides a library of camera-ready graphics for use in influenza stories throughout the year.
		• Disease Transmission • Symptoms • Peak Seasonal Activity • CDC Vaccination Recommendations • Vaccination Rates • Weekly Assessment of Activity • Immunization Delivery Settings • Vaccine Projections for the 2007-2008 Season • Recent Vaccine Supply • Vaccine Production Timeline
Animation: Disease Transmission Please click here for suggested voiceover to accompany animation.
Influenza Resources Guide Lists recommended publications and online resources for additional, detailed information about seasonal and pandemic influenza. Includes links to Web sites for the nation’s leading professional medical organizations and government health agencies.
Contact List Directs reporters to the appropriate contacts at various medical and public health organizations for more information on various issues surrounding seasonal and pandemic influenza issues.

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