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What should you do if you get flu? [Streaming, 1 min]

Cough? Fever? Body aches? You could have flu. If you have flu-like symptoms, stay home except to get medical care. If you are very sick or at high risk of getting very sick from flu, talk to your health care provider.

Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/fightflu  #FightFlu

How does flu make you sick? [Streaming, 57 sec]

Flu virus infection triggers inflammation in your body. Severe inflammation can cause lung damage and other serious problems. Everyone 6 months and older needs flu vaccine each year.

Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/fightflu  #FightFlu

Know the common symptoms of flu [Streaming, 36 sec]
Influenza (also known as flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Flu is different from a cold. Flu usually comes on suddenly. People who are sick with flu often feel some or all of these symptoms; fever* or feeling feverish/chills (though, it’s important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever), cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, and fatigue (or tiredness).

Feeling Sick? Stay home from work to prevent the spread of flu. [Streaming, 58 sec]
Common signs and symptoms of flu include, Fever or feeling feverish/chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, or fatigue (tiredness). If you are experiencing these symptoms stay home from work to avoid spreading flu to others. CDC recommends that you stay home until after your symptoms improve and at least 24 hours after your fever is gone.

Mask up, Lather Up, and Sleeve Up to Fight Flu [Streaming, 1 min, 30 sec]
This season, a flu vaccine is more important than ever to reduce the risk of flu for yourself, your family and your community. Getting a flu vaccine is especially important for essential workers who have frequent interactions with the public, which can put them at higher risk for being exposed to flu.

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No Time For Flu [Streaming, 30 sec]
As many as 45 million Americans get sick with the flu each season, and as many as 810,000 are hospitalized. And with many people juggling more responsibilities than ever this year, no one has time to get sick with the flu. An annual flu shot is the best way to help protect yourself, your family and your community from the flu.

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Flu Can Be Very Serious [Streaming, 15 sec]
Flu can be very serious. Everyone six months and older should get the best available flu protection, a flu vaccine every year. #FightFlu

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Flu Can Be Very Serious – Flu Vaccine Protects [Streaming, 30 sec]
Flu can be very serious. A flu vaccine can keep you from getting sick with flu, helping protect you, your loved ones, and the moments that matter most. Everyone six months and older should get the best available flu protection, a flu vaccine every year.

English Flu Vaccine Protects [MP4, 14 MB, 30 sec]

Flu Can Be Very Serious – Millions Get Sick [Streaming, 30 sec]
Flu can be very serious. In the U.S., millions of people get sick every year. People risk missing school, time with family and friends and important life events. Everyone six months and older should get the best available flu protection, a flu vaccine every year.

English Millions Get Sick [MP4, 16 MB, 30 sec]

Prevent Flu! Get a Flu Vaccine and Take Preventive Actions [Streaming, 1 min 50 sec]
An informational video that raises awareness about important influenza (flu) prevention actions, including receiving a flu vaccine every year. Preventive actions, including covering your nose and mouth when you sneeze or cough and limiting your contact with others if you become sick, can also help prevent the spread of flu.

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Protect Your Family From the Potentially Serious Danger of Flu [Streaming, 56 sec]
Flu is serious. Each year it causes mild to severe complications leading to hospitalization or even death. Understand what actions you should take to help protect yourself and your family from flu.

The Flu Can Be Very Serious [Streaming, 1 min, 11 sec]
Each year millions of people in the United States get sick with flu, hundreds of thousands are hospitalized, and thousands to tens of thousands of people die from flu.  A flu vaccine can keep you and your family from getting sick with the flu.

Use VaccineFinder to Find a Flu Vaccination Locations Near You! [Streaming, 1 min]
Vaccine Finder is a free, online service where users can search for locations that offer vaccinations. Use the VaccineFinder tool to located flu vaccine near you, visit VaccineFinder.org. Vaccine Finder is a tool from Boston Children’s Hospital in partnership with CDC, Harvard Medical School, and HealthMap. Everyone 6 months & older should receive a yearly flu vaccine.​​​

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Influenza Update 2020 – 2021 [Streaming, 23 min]
The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year. Health care professionals should remain up-to-date with their knowledge of influenza vaccination practices. This video addresses frequently asked questions (FAQs) about influenza vaccine storage, handling, and administration recommendations and best practices for the 2020–2021 influenza season.

Addressing Patient Misconceptions around Flu Vaccine: Dr. Sandra Leal [Streaming, 1 min 24 sec]
During this segment of the “How I Recommend flu vaccine” video series, Sandra Leal, PharmD, MPH, FAPhA, CDE, describes how she addresses misconceptions about flu vaccine with patients.

Carol Hayes, CNM, Describes How She Recommends Flu Vaccine [Streaming, 1 min 24 sec]
During this segment of the “#HowIRecommend vaccine” video series, Carol Hayes, CNM, describes her flu vaccine conversations with patients.

Pamela Rockwell, DO, Describes How She Recommends Flu Vaccine to Older Adult Patients [Streaming, 1 min 24 sec]
During this segment of the “#HowIRecommend vaccine” video series, Dr. Pamela Rockwell, DO, describes her flu vaccine conversations with older adult patients.

Dr. Kevin Ault Describes How He Recommends Flu Vaccine to Pregnant Patients [Streaming, 1 min 24 sec]
During this segment of the “How I Recommend flu vaccine” video series, Kevin Ault, MD, FACOG, describes his flu vaccine conversations with pregnant patients who decline vaccination.

Imelda Reyes, DNP, Describes How She Recommends Flu Vaccine to Pediatric Patients [Streaming, 1 min 24 sec]
During this segment of the “#HowIRecommend vaccine” video series, Imelda Reyes, DNP, describes her flu vaccine conversations with parents and patients.

Dr. Tolu Adebanjo Describes How She Recommends Flu Vaccine to Pediatric Patients [Streaming, 1 min 24 sec]
During this segment of the “#HowIRecommend vaccine” video series, Dr. Tolu Adebanjo, MD, describes her flu vaccine conversations with patients.

Lacey Eden, NP-C, Describes How She Recommends Flu Vaccine to Adolescent Patients [Streaming, 1 min 24 sec]
During this segment of the “#HowIRecommend vaccine” video series, Lacey Eden, NP-C, describes her flu vaccine conversations with parents and patients.

Answers to Common Questions about Flu Vaccine Safetyexternal icon [Streaming, 8 min 54 sec]
Dr. Claudia Vellozzi

Preparing for an Influenza Pandemic, A CDC Perspective [Streaming, 2 min 38 sec]
Influenza poses one of the world’s greatest infectious disease challenges. CDC programs protect the United States from seasonal and pandemic influenza. When a new flu virus emerges, with pandemic potential, that can infect people and spread globally, CDC is prepared and ready to respond.

1918 Pandemic Partner Webinar [Streaming, 48 min 16 sec]
A video commemorating 100 Years since the 1918 Flu Pandemic. The 1918 Flu Pandemic was a historic global event that killed more people than World War I, II and the Korean and Vietnam Wars combined. It is one of the most devastating health events in recorded world history.

1918 Flu Pandemic [Streaming 1 min 31 sec]
100 years ago the 1918 influenza pandemic devastated entire communities and took at least 675,000 American lives. It was the most severe pandemic in recent history, sweeping the globe quickly and killing more than 50 million people. This video provides information and background on the 1918 flu pandemic.

Un Amor Perdido (A Lost Love)external icon [Streaming, 8 min 49 sec]
A Spanish language motion comic book based on a true story of a Hispanic couple expecting their second child. The story of Jorge and Monica is a tragic reminder of the importance of annual flu vaccination for pregnant women and their families. Share this motion comic book with your friends and loved ones to encourage them to protect themselves and the people around them from the flu.

Hablemos de la Influenza [Streaming, 5 min 34 sec]
La emisión en formato de charla informativa presenta al doctor Eduardo Azziz-Baumgartner…

Nadie Tiene Tiempo para la Influenza [Streaming, 37 sec]
An annual flu shot is the best way to help protect yourself, your family and your community from the flu– which is especially important this year, as hospitals and healthcare workers continue to care for COVID-19 patients.

Visit Vacunate Contra La Influenzaexternal icon to find out where you can get a flu shot today. #CombateLaInfluenza

Esta temporada, ¡es más importante que nunca ponerse la vacuna para proteger contra la influenza! [Streaming, 57 sec]
This season, a flu vaccine is more important than ever to protect against flu! Get a flu vaccine to protect yourself, your family and your community against flu. A flu vaccine this season can also help reduce the burden on our healthcare systems responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and save medical resources for care of COVID-19 patients​.

¡Es más importante que nunca ponerse la vacuna para proteger contra la influenza! [Streaming, 1 min, 13 sec]
This season, a flu vaccine is more important than ever to protect against flu! Get a flu vaccine to protect yourself, your family and your community against flu. A flu vaccine this season can also help reduce the burden on our healthcare systems responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and save medical resources for care of COVID-19 patients​.​