Flu Facts
For 125 years, Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNANNJ) has been committed to improving the health and wellness of our community. We believe it is important to provide our neighbors with resources that will help them live happier and healthier lives. We would especially like to highlight information surrounding vaccines and their importance in the community.
Every year, an average of 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an annual seasonal flu vaccine (flu shot) is the best way to reduce the chances that you will get seasonal flu and spread it to others. A flu shot can help prevent the discomfort, inconvenience and potential medical complications associated with influenza.
The following Influenza Prevention Tips will help to protect yourself and others from influenza:
Contact your healthcare professional or Primary Care Physician for specific guidance.
The following Influenza Prevention Tips will help to protect yourself and others from influenza:
- Frequently wash your hands with soap and water.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and throw tissue away immediately.
- Avoid touching your nose, mouth and eyes. Germs spread this way.
- Take time to get the seasonal influenza vaccine!
- Eat well and get enough rest. Avoid getting "run down" which can lower your immunity to illness.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
Contact your healthcare professional or Primary Care Physician for specific guidance.
New Jersey Adult Immunization Awareness
Adults need to get vaccinated to protect themselves and their loved ones from serious diseases. Every year thousands of adults in the U.S. still suffer serious health problems, are hospitalized, and even die due to diseases for which vaccines are available.
Other valuable resources for family members of all ages:
Other valuable resources for family members of all ages:
- Adult Immunization Brochure - https://nj.gov/health/cd/documents/vpdp/adult_immunization_brochure.pdf
- Older Adult Immunization Brochure - https://nj.gov/health/cd/documents/vpdp/older_adult_immunization_brochure.pdf
- Reliable Resources for Expectant Moms - https://nj.gov/health/cd/documents/vpdp/reliable_resources_expectant_moms.pdf
- Protecting Babies from Pertussis (no hard copies) - https://nj.gov/health/cd/documents/topics/pertussis/protect_babies_pertussis.pdf
- Adult Immunization Placemats - https://nj.gov/health/cd/documents/vpdp/adult_immunization_placemat.pdf
- Flu Basics Brochure - https://nj.gov/health/cd/documents/flu/flu_basics_eng.pdf
- NJIIS Info for Adults - https://nj.gov/health/cd/documents/vpdp/njiis_information_adults.pdf
- HPV Info for Parents Flyer - https://nj.gov/health/cd/documents/topics/hpv/hpv_brochure.pdf
- HPV Data Brief - https://nj.gov/health/cd/documents/topics/hpv/hpv_data_brief.pdf
- Meningococcal Disease Brochure - https://nj.gov/health/cd/documents/topics/meningo/are_you_protected.pdf
- Adolescent Immunization Flyer - https://nj.gov/health/cd/documents/vpdp/vaccines_for_teens_preteens.pdf
