Survey Shows Mothers See Value in Influenza Vaccination for Their Families Through the Winter ...(erican Lung Association among 1000 adult...),Health

Date:12/8/2008

erican Lung Association, among 1,000 adult females, 18 years of age and older with children up to 17 years old. No estimates of theoretical sampling error can be calculated; a full methodology is available upon request.

For more information about the results of the American Lung Association's Faces of Influenza survey, please visit http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/lungusa/35969/.

About Influenza

Influenza can strike anyone and can lead to severe complications, such as pneumonia, and even cause death. Vaccination is the best protection against the spread of the influenza virus, yet national vaccination rates remain alarmingly low.

The CDC recommends immunization for anyone who wishes to reduce their risk of contracting influenza; children 6 months-18 years of age; adults over 50 years of age; pregnant women; and anyone with chronic health conditions, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart disease and diabetes. The CDC also recommends annual vaccination for caregivers and household contacts of high-risk groups, such as parents, grandparents, babysitters and healthcare professionals.

Vaccination typically begins in October and can continue through March. In most seasons, influenza virus activity peaks in February or March, so vaccination throughout the entire influenza season is beneficial and recommended.

Influenza, along with its complications, is a serious respiratory illness. On average, 36,000 Americans die and about 226,000 people are hospitalized each year. Vaccination is a safe and effective way to prevent influenza and its complications.

About Faces of Influenza

The Lung Association's Faces of Influenza initiative is conducting widespread awareness act
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SOURCE The American Lung Association Copyright©2008 PR Newswire. All rights reserved

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