Say Boo to the Flu :: Host Your Own Event



This section of the Web site is designed to provide all Visiting Nurse Associations across the country and other local organizations planning flu clinics with the tools they need to turn their flu clinic into a fun Say "Boo!" to the Flu event for the entire family. You can raise awareness about the importance of flu prevention and promote your Say "Boo!" to the Flu event through local media outreach. Fill in this template media alert with your event's information and send to local news stations (television, radio and newspapers). You can also share with local newsletters, bulletin boards and calendar listings. Download File Find all the information you need about the national Say "Boo!" to the Flu program. Print this fact sheet and distribute to your local news media. You can also hand out to your event attendees. Download File Print this poster for quick tips on healthy habits for the family. Insert a sticker with your local event's information (dates, time and location) and hang up around town to increase attendance. Good locations to place the poster include schools, daycares, churches, libraries, community centers and doctors' offices. Download File Educate your community about the importance of flu prevention. Print this brochure and distribute to attendees at your event. Download File Use these tips to help make your event fun for the whole family: Hold your event near Halloween and encourage attendees to wear their Halloween costumes. Have the clinicians administering the shots and volunteers distributing materials also dress in their Halloween costumes. Offer face painting, coloring tables, games, storytelling and other fun activities for kids to take the fear out of the flu shot. Make it a grandparents and grandkids day. To get the entire family out, encourage grandparents to bring their grandchildren to get vaccinated. Get a local restaurant or grocery store to donate a gift certificate and offer a chance to win for all who get vaccinated. For more information about hosting a Say "Boo!" to the Flu event in your town, e-mail eswanson@vnaa.org.			Cough into your elbow instead of your hands to help prevent the spread of germs. Find out where the most common places are for germs to hide and how to get rid of them. The Handwashing Reward Chart helps establish good habits with positive reinforcement.