SILVER SPRING, Md.,
Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The
American Nurses Association (ANA) in collaboration with Sanofi
Pasteur, the global vaccines division of Sanofi, and actress
Jennifer Grey have launched the
Flu Shot Fridays national flu vaccination campaign. This
campaign encourages everyone 6 months and older with rare exception
to get vaccinated, focusing specifically on adults 50 years of age
and older as well as people living with chronic health
conditions.
"The flu vaccine is one of our best defenses to prevent
transmission of influenza this fall," said ANA President
Ernest J. Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN.
"Getting the flu vaccine is especially critical for people with
compromised immune systems, as the flu can lead to hospitalization
and even death. As COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations may
continue to surge and overwhelm the health care community, it's as
important as ever to get vaccinated to prevent the flu and reduce
the burden on our health care systems. All health care
professionals and everyone eligible, should get vaccinated against
the flu."
The Flu Shot Fridays campaign provides information about who is
at elevated risk for complications from the flu, answers to
frequently asked questions, tips on how to safely get vaccinated,
and where to locate the closest flu vaccination site. After
everything that's happened in the past year, Flu Shot Fridays wants
to inspire all of us to take some time to focus on ourselves and
our well-being – starting with getting a flu shot to help protect
ourselves, our loved ones, and our community from the flu and its
potential complications. Friday – or any day of the week – is the
perfect opportunity to get the flu shot, and then take a little
extra "me" time to celebrate doing your part to help fight the
flu.
"As an advocate for health and wellness, I know how important it
is to see to it that I am doing all I can to care for my physical
and mental health. That's why I'm making it a priority to get my
flu shot to help protect myself and my loved ones from the flu,"
said Jennifer Grey. "With Flu Shot
Fridays I am encouraging everyone, especially those most at risk of
complications from the flu, to take the time – any day of the week
– to speak to their health care provider about getting a flu
shot."
Flu Shot Fridays is a national campaign supported by ANA
nationwide, elevating the trusted voices of nurses to encourage flu
vaccination. ANA urges Americans to follow the scientific evidence
supporting flu vaccination and the guidance of health care
professionals, who are on the front lines fighting both the flu and
COVID-19. All eligible Americans should get their flu vaccination
and encourage their loved ones to do the same – no matter what day
of the week.
To learn more about the importance of getting a flu vaccination
and access resources and tips, visit FluShotFridays.com.
About The American Nurses Association
The American Nurses Association (ANA) is the premier
organization representing the interests of the nation's 4.2 million
registered nurses. ANA advances the nursing profession by fostering
high standards of nursing practice, promoting a safe and ethical
work environment, bolstering the health and wellness of nurses, and
advocating on healthcare issues that affect nurses and the public.
ANA is at the forefront of improving the quality of healthcare for
all. For more information, visit
nursingworld.org.
About Jennifer Grey
Jennifer Grey gained worldwide
recognition for her role as Jeanie
Bueller in the 1986 comedy Ferris
Bueller's Day Off. She earned critical acclaim for starring
as Frances "Baby" Houseman in Dirty Dancing, for which she received
a Golden Globe Award nomination. Grey was crowned the winner of the
Mirror Trophy in season eleven of the dancing competition series,
Dancing with the Stars, with her partner Derek Hough, and has recently starred in Grey's
Anatomy and The Conners. Follow Jennifer
Grey on Twitter @JenniferGrey, Facebook and Instagram
@jennifer_grey
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Media Contact:
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301-628-5197
keziah.proctor@ana.org
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