Flu Education
EDUCATION IS KEY
With numerous myths and confusion surrounding vaccines, VNANNJ is pleased to offer an educational presentation to help you make sense of it all. Our team will provide an overview of some of the most important adult vaccinations, as well as answer some of your most pressing questions:
To schedule a free informational session for your group/office, please contact our Community Outreach Coordinator, Mary Avenoso at (973) 451-4159 or mavenoso@vnannj.org.
With numerous myths and confusion surrounding vaccines, VNANNJ is pleased to offer an educational presentation to help you make sense of it all. Our team will provide an overview of some of the most important adult vaccinations, as well as answer some of your most pressing questions:
- Will the flu vaccine give me the flu?
- Do I need a chicken pox vaccine?
- If everyone else gets vaccinated, why do I need it?
To schedule a free informational session for your group/office, please contact our Community Outreach Coordinator, Mary Avenoso at (973) 451-4159 or mavenoso@vnannj.org.
Flu Facts
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. Stop by the VNA and get your annual flu shot!
The following Influenza Prevention Tips will help to protect yourself and others from influenza:
Contact Billie Goon at (973) 451-4119 or bgoon@vnannj.org for more information.
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 Billie Goon at (973) 451-4119 or bgoon@vnannj.org for more information.
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.
The 10 reasons adults need to be vaccinated.
Other valuable resources for family members of all ages:
The 10 reasons adults need to be vaccinated.
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 for Older Adults Flyer - https://nj.gov/health/cd/documents/flu/flu_older_adults_color_version.pdf
- Flu Basics Brochure - https://nj.gov/health/cd/documents/flu/flu_basics_eng.pdf
- NJIIS Info for Adults (English & Spanish) - https://nj.gov/health/cd/documents/vpdp/njiis_information_adults.pdf
- HPV Info for Parents Flyer (English & Spanish) - 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 (English & Spanish) - 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
For 122 years, the 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.
