National Influenza Vaccination Week
Note: For the 2016-2017 season, CDC recommends use of the flu shot (inactivated influenza vaccine or IIV) and the recombinant influenza vaccine (RIV). The nasal spray flu vaccine (live attenuated influenza vaccine or LAIV) should not be used during 2016-2017. The 2016-2017 influenza vaccination recommendations are now available.
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The National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is a national awareness week focused on highlighting the importance of influenza vaccination.
NIVW 2016 will be observed December 4-10.
NIVW Sell Sheet
NIVW Sell Sheet [113 KB, 2 Pages]
Resources and activities for NIVW!
NIVW Media Toolkit
NIVW Media Toolkit [521 KB, 19 pages]
Information, recommended strategies, and resources to engage media and promote seasonal flu vaccination messages.
- Page last reviewed: July 21, 2016
- Page last updated: November 30, 2016
- Content source:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)
- Page maintained by: Office of the Associate Director for Communication, Digital Media Branch, Division of Public Affairs