In an effort to increase annual influenza immunization rates, the Childhood Influenza Immunization Coalition (CIIC) wants to help health care professionals educate patients and their families about the severity of influenza and the importance of annual vaccination.

Resources on this site will help you raise awareness about the flu and protect more of your patients from influenza with vaccination.

Parents are often unaware of the value of flu vaccination for children. Experts agree that vaccination recommendations from health care professionals are critical to increasing immunization rates among children and their contacts. Read More

Browse and download a variety of resources to help protect yourself and your patients from influenza, including educational materials you can share directly with patients and template documents for reaching out to local media.  Read More

Educational documents in Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Tagalog and Vietnamese are available for individuals who prefer to receive and distribute health information in languages other than English.  Read More

Experts from the nation's leading public health, medical, patient and parent groups respond to frequently asked questions about influenza and influenza vaccination. Read More

Watch this 2+ minute video that features experts in public health, medical, patient and parent groups speaking about the seriousness of influenza and importance of annual vaccination. Read More

The Coalition’s education materials have been endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics New Jersey (AAP-NJ) and Pediatric Council on Research and Education (PCORE). NJ physicians are encouraged to use these versions, which include the logos of both organizations. Read More

Review our radio and print PSAs that have aired on radio stations and appeared in key publications nationwide. Read More

Get the latest scientific information on the safety and effectiveness of influenza vaccines from the CDC and other leading health authorities. Read More

Meet Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, 17th U.S. Surgeon General, President, Canyon Ranch Institute, Chair, CIIC and Carol J. Baker, M.D., FAAP, FIDSA, Immediate Past President, National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, Moderator, CIIC. Read More