In the News

The Childhood Influenza Immunization Coalition recognizes the media as a vital partner in communicating the seriousness of influenza and the need for childhood immunization.

Influenza News Headlines

July 15, 2008:
For Parents, an Easier Way to Track Vaccines
The Washington Post

July 2008:
Influenza: Keeping Schools Healthy Through Education and Vaccination
NASN Newsletter

June 1, 2008:
Update on Immunizations in Children and Adolescents
American Family Physician

May 5, 2008:
All Star Pediatrics' Vaccine Policy Statement
AAP News

March 14, 2008:
Flu vaccinations for children help protect us all
San Francisco Chronicle

February 27, 2008:
Families Fighting Flu: Families Rejoice in CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Vote for Universal Childhood Influenza Vaccination
Press Release

February 27, 2008:
CDC: CDC’s Advisory Committee Recommends Influenza Vaccination for Children 6 months through 18 years of age
Press Release

February 24, 2008:
"Experts: Flu is nothing for kids to sniff at"
Newsday

February 4, 2008:
"Flu shots urged for children already in hospital"
Seattle Post Intelligencer

January 21, 2008:
"Many Kids, Adults not Protected Against Flu"
HealthNewsDigest.com

January 9, 2008:
"Tips to keep children from catching cold or flu this year"
Treasure Coast Newspapers

November 6, 2007:
"Obstetricians urge pregnant women to get flu shots"
Reuters Health E-Line

October 20, 2007:
"Carmona pushing for flu shots for more children"
Tucson Citizen

October 17, 2007:
"Coalition aims to raise flu vax rates in children"
Reuters Health E-Line

October 17, 2007:
"Kids Need Those Shots"
New York Times

October 16, 2007:
"Students, teachers to get flue shots"
Associated Press Newswires

September 19, 2007:
"Officials Say More Should Get Flu Shots"
Associated Press

September 19, 2007:
"More Americans Urged to Get Flu Shots"
HealthDay

September 17, 2007:
"Flu vaccine supply looks plentiful -- so far ; CDC aims for fuller coverage"
USA Today

September 9, 2007:
"State to provide free flu vaccines for kids"
Associated Press

September 7, 2007:
"Child's Flu Shot Helps Whole Family"
HealthDay

September 6, 2007:
"State Concerned Because of an Early Influenza Outbreak; DOH Investigates First Flu Cases Among School Children on Oahu"
- Paul Drewes
KHNL 8

September 5, 2007:
"Influenza outbreak reported at school"
Associated Press

August 31, 2007:
"Growing Number of U.S. Kids Not Getting Needed Vaccinations"
- Dennis Thompson
HealthDay

August 10, 2007:
"Last Flu Season Was Mild, But Child Deaths Worrying"
- Steven Reinberg
HealthDay

August 9, 2007:
"Flu killed 68 children this season: CDC"
Reuters

August 9, 2007:
"Vaccine Time: Kids bare arms to get back-to-school shots"
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

August 8, 2007:
"1 million may not have enough insurance for necessary vaccines, study says"
Associated Press