Seasonal Calendar of Observances and Sample Tweets/Status Updates
January 2013
January 1 – New Year’s Day
o Happy 2013! Have your children had a #flu vaccine this season? Some may need 2 doses to be fully protected. #FluFACTS
o Get a healthy start on the new year and protect your family against the #flu. Need more reasons? http://bit.ly/2adGPy #FluFACTS
o What’s your New Year’s resolution? Practice healthy habits and get vaccinated against the #flu each year. #FluFACTS
February 2013
All Month – American Heart Month
o February is Heart Month. Protect yours by getting vaccinated against #flu. Flu vaccine provides extra heart benefit. #FluFACTS
o #Flu can be especially serious if you have heart disease. Protect yourself and your family – get vaccinated! #HeartMonth #FluFACTS
All Month – Black History Month
o African Americans are at higher risk for #flu complications. Protect yourself and loved ones by getting vaccinated! #FluFACTS
February 2 – Groundhog Day
o Have you had a #flu vaccine? Have you had a #flu vaccine? If not, get vaccinated now! #FluFACTS
February 14 – Valentine’s Day
o Happy Valentine's Day! Show your love and protect your family from #flu. It’s not too late to get vaccinated! #FluFACTS
February 18 – President’s Day
o Happy President’s Day. Annual #flu vaccines are important to the President and all individuals 6 months and older! Get vaccinated! #FluFACTS
March 2013
March 14 – World Kidney Day
o It’s World Kidney Day – those with kidney disease are at higher risk for #flu-related complications. Get vaccinated. #FluFACTS
March 26 – American Diabetes Alert Day
o Flu season isn’t over yet. If you have diabetes, did you know you’re at a higher risk of #flu complications? #DiabetesAlertDay #FluFACTS
March 30 – National Doctor’s Day (for HCP audiences)
o It’s National Doctors Day. RT if you recommend #flu vaccines to your patients #FluFACTS #NationalDoctorsDay
August 2013
All Month – National Immunization Awareness Month
o It's Immunization Awareness Month – who should get the #flu vaccine each year? Easy: everyone age 6 months & older! #FluFACTS
Mid- to End of August – Back to School
o Kids are officially back to school – remember to get your whole family vaccinated against the #flu! #FluFACTS
September 2013
All Month
o Now is a good time to get your annual #flu vaccine! RT if you have it on your to-do list #FluFACTS
o You may be able to pass on the #flu before you even know you are sick http://bit.ly/C8yu #FluFACTS
o #Flu symptoms include fever, aches, chills and extreme tiredness. Symptoms come on suddenly-much faster than colds #FluFACTS
o The single best way to protect against the #flu is to get the vaccine each year. RT if you already got one this year. #FluFACTS
o Children are two to three times more likely than adults to get sick with the #flu. Annual vaccines are important for kids and adults! #FluFACTS
o Approximately 5-20% of the US population gets seasonal #flu each year http://bit.ly/X8oSaj #FluFACTS
September 2 – Labor Day
o Happy Labor Day! Get a #flu vaccine to avoid missing work. #FluFACTS
September 8 – Grandparents Day
o Happy Grandparents Day! Give the gift of health and help protect them from #flu. Get your whole family vaccinated. #FluFACTS
September 15 to October 15 – National Hispanic Heritage Month
o Hispanic children have the highest #flu vaccination rates. Keep up the good work and get vaccinated each year! #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth #FluFACTS
October 2013
All Month – Fall
o As the weather grows colder, be prepared for #flu season. Get vaccinated each and every year for protection! #FluFACTS
o RT if you got your #flu vaccine this year! #FluFACTS
o The #flu can spread up to about 6 feet from a cough or sneeze! Learn more at: http://bit.ly/C8yu #FluFACTS
o The #flu is in your area! Track the #flu at: http://bit.ly/XduO1D #FluFACTS
o Know what to do when you have the #flu? http://bit.ly/XJwVcp #FluFACTS
o Keep your child home for at least 24 hours after their fever is gone before sending him or her back to school #FluFACTS
o If you're showing symptoms of the #flu before a big trip, check in with your doctor right away http://bit.ly/eeuSK5 #FluFACTS
o Help your children learn about #flu with @nfidvaccines coloring book http://bit.ly/TNWhQF #FluFACTS
October 31 – Halloween
o You know what’s scary? The #flu! It’s a serious disease and anyone can get it – even healthy children. Get vaccinated! #FluFACTS
November 2013
All Month – American Diabetes Month
o It's American Diabetes Month. If you have diabetes, #flu can be especially serious. Protect yourself by getting vaccinated #FluFACTS
o Stay home if you’re sick--don’t be ‘That Guy!’ http://bit.ly/ZVrkky #FluFACTS
November 5 – Election Day
o Vote yes for #flu vaccine! Get vaccinated. #FluFACTS
November 11 – Veterans Day
o On Veterans Day, remind others that vaccination is the best way to protect against the #flu #FluFACTS
November 28 – Thanksgiving
o Give thanks, not #flu. Protect yourself and family this holiday season by getting vaccinated!.http://bit.ly/2XnzsN #FluFACTS
December 2013
December 1 to 7 – National Influenza Vaccination Week
o It's National Influenza Vaccination Week and your family needs to be protected against the #flu! #NIVW2013 #FluFACTS
o National Influenza Vaccination Week reminds all to get vaccinated and fight the #flu this holiday season and beyond #NIVW2013 #FluFACTS
o Make influenza prevention a family health priority this holiday season. Children younger than 9 may need 2 doses of #flu vaccine. #NIVW2013
o #Flu vaccination is especially important for pregnant women #NIVW2013 #FluFACTS
o National Influenza Vaccination Week encourages everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated – including kids and teens #NIVW2013 #FluFACTS
All Month/Holidays
o It's that time of year–keep your holidays healthy & free from #flu. Get vaccinated! #FluFACTS
o The busy holiday season begins. Add the #flu vaccine to the top of your to do list if you haven’t been vaccinated yet. #FluFACTS
o Don’t let #flu ruin your holiday season. Protect yourself and your family by getting vaccinated! #FluFACTS
o Visiting grandparents for the holidays? Help protect older family members from #flu by getting the entire family vaccinated #FluFACTS
o Spread holiday cheer this season, not germs. Get the #flu vaccine #FluFACTS
o It’s not too late to protect yourself and your loved ones against the #flu http://bit.ly/nM5nvr #FluFACTS