Download free flu communication and education materials from DOH, CDC and King County, Washington to share with others. If you have questions about these resources, please email the DOH Public Information Team at doh.public.information@alaska.gov.
Key Messages for 2021-22 Flu Season
- Immunize + winterize. Alaskans know how to prepare for winter to keep ourselves healthy and safe. Everyone six months or older should get an annual flu shot. Get yours today at your local pharmacy, health care provider or a drive-thru clinic. Visit flu.alaska.gov to learn more. Find flu vaccine near you at vaccines.gov.
- No Time for the Flu. No one has time for the flu and getting your flu shot will help protect our health care system too while COVID-19 is still circulating in our communities. Flu shots are safe, effective and widely available. Get vaccinated today! Visit your local pharmacy, health care provider or a local drive-through clinic. Visit flu.alaska.gov to learn more. Find flu vaccine near you at vaccines.gov.
- Be an #AKFluFighter. Fight flu and protect yourself and your loved ones by getting your flu shot today. Visit your local pharmacy, health care provider or visit flu.alaska.gov to learn more. Find flu vaccine near you at vaccines.gov.
Video PSAs
Radio PSAs
- Include a Flu Shot in your fall checklist (30 second PSA, MP3)
Found your ice scraper? Check. Change your tires? Check. How about flu shots for you and your family? As we winterize, let's immunize too. Get your flu shot — and rest easy knowing you're doing what you can to stay healthy this winter for yourself, your loved ones and others too. A message in good health from the Alaska Department of Health.
- Immunize when you winterize (30 second PSA, MP3)
Alaskans know how to prepare for winter — we take care of our families and help neighbors too. This year, immunize as you winterize by getting an annual flu shot. Protect yourself, your neighbors, Alaska's workers, Elders and children too. Be a flu fighter and get your flu shot today. A message in good health from the Alaska Department of Health.
- Safe and effective (30 second PSA, MP3)
We couldn't have predicted what the COVID-19 pandemic would be like. But here we are. Alaskans are strong and continuing to do the best we can. There's so much that's hard to control right now but getting vaccinated against COVID-19 — and getting your annual flu shot are simple, safe, effective actions you can take today. Keep yourself and those around you healthy — and protect our health care system too. A message in good health from the Alaska Department of Health.
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Flu is a serious disease (30 second PSA, MP3)
You may not think of flu as a serious disease, but it can lead to people getting very sick, needing hospital care and even death. Everyone six months and older should get a flu vaccine every year. This year, it's more important than ever to stay healthy and strong. Vaccines are available at doctor's offices, pharmacies or at community drive-thru flu clinics. Be a flu fighter by protecting yourself and those around you too. A message in good health from the Alaska Department of Health.
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Vulnerable populations (30 second PSA, MP3)
Pregnant women, young children, our Elders and anyone with a health condition like diabetes, asthma or heart disease are more at risk for serious complications from the flu. You have the power to help protect your loved ones this flu season. Everyone six months and older should get an annual flu vaccine. Some children who have never been vaccinated before may need two doses to be fully protected, so don't wait. Get vaccinated today! A message in good health from the Alaska Department of Health.
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Fall and winter (15 second PSA, MP3)
Fall and winter is when flu circulates most in Alaska. It takes about two weeks after getting a flu vaccine for your body to develop antibodies that protect against flu, so don't wait. Be a flu fighter and get vaccinated today! A message in good health from the Alaska Department of Health.
- Get vaccinated (15 second PSA, MP3)
The flu can have serious health consequences so get a flu shot today! It's the first and most important thing you can do to protect against flu — and it's more important than ever this year to keep you and your loved ones healthy and strong.
Flu Postcards
DOH has postcards to encourage friends and family to get the flu shot. To order postcards for your clinic, please email covid19@thompsonpr.com.
#AKFluFighter Social Media Campaign
Alaskans are encouraged to post photos on social media when they get their flu shot using the hashtag #AKFluFighter. To obtain the “Flu Fighter. I Got the Shot” graphic, please email DOH Publication Specialist Glenn Harvey at glenn.harvey@alaska.gov.
CDC Resources
More Multilingual Materials
Download multilingual resources in PDF format:
- Flu prevention posters (DHSS)
- Flu illustrated info sheets (Seattle and King County)
- Taking care of flu (Seattle and King County)
- Home with Flu (Seattle and King County)
- “Be Strong, Get Your Flu Shot” (medicare.gov)