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HHS Launches National Public Education Campaign Ahead of Respiratory Virus Season (Aug. 19, 2024)
Campaign provides evidence-based information on vaccines for flu, COVID-19, and RSV.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a new national campaign today to inform the public about common respiratory viruses and available vaccines. The campaign, Risk Less. Do More., aims to increase awareness of vaccines that reduce serious illness from influenza (flu), COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in high-risk populations and to limit the spread of these viruses among all Americans.
Read the full press release in English | Read the press release in Spanish.
New U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Campaign Joins HBCU Tour to Increase Flu, COVID-19 Vaccinations (Sept. 10,2024)
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Risk Less. Do More. campaign is partnering with the HBCU Tailgate Tour to increase awareness and access to vaccines that protect against severe illnesses from influenza (flu) and COVID-19. The HBCU Tailgate Tour, which celebrates the culture of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), will visit eight campuses throughout the country this fall.
Read more about the full press release.
Flu, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccine Reporting Resources
Below are several resources to support reporting about the Risk Less. Do More. campaign and flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines. To access the free still images, please contact our team.
Drop-in Articles
- What Older Adults Need to Know About Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines (Oct. 6, 2024)
- What You Don't Know Can Hurt: 3 Facts About Updated COVID-19 Vaccines (Oct. 6, 2024)
- RSV Vaccines: What older adults need to know (Sept. 5, 2024)
- Fast Facts About the 2024 - 2025 Respiratory Virus Vaccines
- How to Get Free Vaccines for Flu, COVID-19 and RSV (Dec. 9, 2024)
- Tips for Older Adults and Caregivers This Holiday Season (Dec. 9, 2024)
Images
Image description: Family with a child, mother, and grandmother embracing in a warm, joyous hug in their home.
Image description: Older man with a nasal cannula hugging his son.
Image description: Female nurse smiling proudly in a hospital with her colleagues, two female doctors with white coats and a female nurse.
Image description: Older man having a bandage placed on his arm by his doctor after getting a vaccine.
Image description: Pregnant woman getting a vaccine, administered by her doctor, in the examination room.
Image description: Older woman having a bandage placed on her arm by her doctor after getting a vaccine.
Image description: Man having a bandage placed on his arm after getting a vaccine from his female doctor.
Image description: Older woman consulting with her doctor in the examination room.
Infographic description: Vaccine update? Time to pencil it in! An infographic that describes the best times to get updated flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines.
B-Roll
This b-roll footage is available from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Pan Respiratory Virus (PRV) Public Education Campaign (PEC), also called Risk Less. Do More., to support news reporting on flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines. To request footage, please use the contact form.
Preview the b-roll footage on YouTube
Preview the b-roll footage on YouTube
Key Links
Respiratory Illnesses
- Overview: https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/index.html
- Data and Trends: https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/data/index.html
Flu
- Overview: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/
- Data and Trends: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/index.htm
COVID-19
- Overview: https://www.cdc.gov/covid/index.html
- Data and Trends: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#datatracker-home
RSV
- Overview: https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/about/index.html
- Data and Trends: https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/php/surveillance/rsv-net.html
Events
Register for our in-person and online events to learn more about flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines and support reporting on the Risk Less. Do More. campaign.
Friday and Saturday, Jan. 18 and 19
HBCU Tailgate Tour
MLK HBCU Invitational in Greenville, S.C.
Past Events
Thursday, Oct. 3
COVID conspiracies, flu facts, and respiratory realness: The journalists’ guide to debunking health misinformation
A free webinar for journalists hosted by Poynter
To access the recording, log in to poynter.org and click on this course page.
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 11-12
HBCU Tailgate Tour
Alabama State University in Montgomery
Tuesday, Oct. 15
Free, in-person community vaccination event hosted by National Hispanic Council on Aging
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. EST
2201 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Wednesday, Oct. 16
Enhancing Public Health Reporting: Insights on the “Risk Less. Do More.” Campaign
A free webinar for journalists hosted by the National Association of Hispanic Journalists
5 p.m. - 6 p.m. ET
Thursday, Oct. 17
Reporting the respiratory triple threat: Preparing for flu, COVID and RSV season
A free webinar for journalists hosted by the Association of Health Care Journalists.
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18 and 19
HBCU Tailgate Tour
Jackson State University in Jackson, Miss.
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25 and 26
HBCU Tailgate Tour
Magic City Classic in Birmingham, Ala.
Sunday, Oct. 27
Dia de Muertos Celebration Barrio Mágico
Free family event hosted by Univision
12-7 p.m. PDT
Barrio Logan Cultural District, San Diego, CA.
Tuesday, Oct. 29
En Confianza: Truths Versus Myths on Vaccines. How to Separate Fact from Fiction
Free virtual Spanish panel discussion hosted by La Red Hispana
7-8 p.m. EST / 4-5 p.m. PDT
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1 and 2
HBCU Tailgate Tour
North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, N.C.
Friday, Nov. 1
Your Community, Your Responsibility
A free community vaccine clinic providing information and education on vaccine availability sponsored by Centro de Amigos
1- 3 p.m. EST
Centro de Amigos, 91 Broadway, Haverstraw, NY 10927
Wednesday and Friday, Nov. 6 and 8
Your Community, Your Responsibility
A free community vaccine clinic providing information and education on vaccine availability sponsored by Centro de Amigos
1- 3 p.m. EST
Centro de Amigos, 91 Broadway, Haverstraw, NY 10927
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8 and 9
HBCU Tailgate Tour
Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga.
Wednesday and Friday, Nov. 13 and 15
Get Vaccinated, Protect Our Elders
A free community vaccine clinic providing information and education on vaccine availability sponsored by Centro de Amigos
1-3 p.m. EST
Centro de Amigos, 91 Broadway, Haverstraw, NY 10927
Saturday, Nov. 16
Univision Arizona Contigo Health & Wellness Fair
A free community health & wellness fair provided by Univision Arizona.
6 –9 p.m. EST
Maryvale High School – 3415 N 59th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85033
Wednesday and Friday, Nov. 20 and 22
Getting Vaccinated is an Act of Love
A free community vaccine clinic providing information and education on vaccine availability sponsored by Centro de Amigos
1-3 p.m. EST
Centro de Amigos, 91 Broadway, Haverstraw, NY 10927
Saturday, Nov. 23
Voces PR ‘Respirar es Vital’ Charla Comunitaria
A free community health fair with free health screening, resources and activities for the whole family.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. EST
Plaza de las Américas - 525 Avenida F.D. Roosevelt, San Juan, 00918, Puerto Rico
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 29 and 30
HBCU Tailgate Tour
Bayou Classic in New Orleans, La.