Coalition to Stop Flu

The Coalition is delighted to welcome @NMACCommunity as our 30th member! We are thrilled to have their perspective and expertise as we work to develop and advance policy solutions to help reduce the burden of influenza on the three in four Americans living with a chronic disease.

Read the Coalition's After-Action Report here: tinyurl.com/mu9yb4dc

We lost 287 kids to flu last season -- one shy of the H1N1 pandemic record. 90% of those kids were unvaccinated, and half had no preexisting conditions. Much more can, and must, be done to avoid a similar tragedy unfolding this season.

Yesterday, the Coalition to Stop Flu visited 33 House and Senate offices and Committees to brief them on our After-Action Report and the 2025-2026 influenza season and discuss ways Congress can hashtag#FightFlu. Thanks to all our members who joined this effort!

The Coalition also celebrated its Five-Year Anniverasy in the Capitol with Flu Champion Congressman Rick Larsen!

The Coalition recently hosted its annual Spring Hill Day focused on robust federal funding dedicated to fighting seasonal and pandemic flu. The Coalition met with Members of Congress from both parties to discuss how investments in flu preparedness protect American public health.

The Coalition recently hosted its annual Spring Hill Day focused on the need for robust federal funding to fight seasonal and pandemic flu. The Coalition met with Members of Congress from both parties to discuss how investments in flu preparedness protect American public health.

The Coalition is excited to welcome @Blueprintbio and @centivax as its newest members. Blueprint Biosecurity is a nonprofit dedicated to reducing the threat of airborne disease, and Centivax is a leader in universal vaccine development. Read more here: flucoalition.org/wp-content/upl…

What influenza resource(s) do you think everyone should know about? If we missed something, please let us know! #FluChat

Time to nominate a #FluChampion! Tag an organization or person you think is raising the bar this flu season to prevent, detect, or treat seasonal flu. #FluChat

Can you get flu shots at the same time as other vaccines? #FluChat

When is it too late to be vaccinated for flu? #FluChat

The U.S. is experiencing a major H5N1 avian influenza outbreak among various animal species in every state. It has affected a small number of people so far. But a flu virus shift can turn it into a flu pandemic. What should we do to be better prepared for pandemic flu? #FluChat

Antivirals can also combat influenza, but studies have found they are often underused. What is the current role of flu antivirals, and how could access be improved? #FluChat

We have more rapid flu testing options now, which can help in a regular flu season or detect an unusual outbreak. What is the current role of flu diagnostics, and how could access be improved? #FluChat

206 children died from flu complications in the U.S. last season, the most on record for a non-pandemic season. Most were unvaccinated. Flu vaccination rates among children in the U.S. have been declining since 2019. What accounts for this decline, and what can be done? #FluChat

Welcome to the Coalition’s 2024 National Influenza Vaccination Week #FluChat! To start us off is Coalition Executive Director Niki Carelli. Introduce yourself and let everyone know why you care about efforts to #FightFlu.

This National Influenza Vaccination Week, we're spotlighting how HDA members continue to play a central role in handling and distributing flu vaccines and therapeutics for individuals nationwide. Learn more: bit.ly/3RsLhP7 #NIVW

🆕 It’s Not Too Late to #GetVaccinated to Help #FightFlu 'The best time to plant a tree is 30 years ago. The second-best time is now.' You can still benefit from a flu vaccine throughout the season. ow.ly/cXnJ50Ui5Po via #NFID Blog