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
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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