The flu vaccine reduces the risk of illness, and flu-related hospitalization.
National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is an opportunity to remind everyone that there is still time to benefit from the first and most important action in preventing flu illness and potentially serious flu complications: get a flu vaccine today. Check out CDC’s NIVW toolkit for more shareable resources and content.
Need to track/document the immunization of your residents and staff? Briggs has the tools you need. Click here to learn more.
Speaking of preventing the flu…
Hand hygiene is a simple, effective way to prevent the spread of infection.
How are you encouraging good hand hygiene? Are you posting reminders, offering refresher training on proper handwashing technique? Briggs can help with a variety of resources. Click here to learn more.
As we enter peak flu season, it is important to remind everyone of the importance of hand hygiene and the proper steps to take to clean one’s hands.
For more hand hygiene resources visit the CDC website today!
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