Media Resources
Welcome to the media section of the TALK FLU TO ME Web site. The following materials provide accurate and up-to-date public health information to encourage year-round media coverage about influenza and annual vaccination practices.
Influenza Backgrounder
Widespread vaccination may interrupt the spread of the influenza virus within your community. This document offers facts and background information that you can incorporate into your influenza-related stories.
Immunization Rates
The following map graphically depicts 2006 influenza immunization rates among adults 65 years of age and older within each state, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
CDC 2006 Immunization Rates by State
Influenza Media Resource Guide
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) has developed online resources that reporters can download and reference when developing stories on influenza. These materials are designed to provide media with a comprehensive overview of the complex and seasonal nature of this deadly virus.