As the number of visits for respiratory illness remain above baseline in the United States this month, family physicians are still in the best position to help patients avoid severe outcomes from influenza.

Chapters can use the suggested social media messages below to help members access new and updated resources that support strong recommendations for influenza vaccination. These resources — a brief guide to making effective vaccination recommendations, a clinical fact sheet and a quick reference guide — are supported by an unrestricted grant from Seqirus USA Inc.

• Get patient conversation tips that work in the Making a Strong Flu Vaccine Recommendation guide at aafp.org/vaccines.
• Help patients understand why and how to get a flu vaccine. Download the Making a Strong Flu Vaccine Recommendation guide at aafp.org/vaccines.
• Clear up common patient misunderstandings with the Influenza Vaccination Fact Sheet at aafp.org/vaccines.
• Answer your patients’ questions about egg allergies, vaccines for older adults, vaccine co-administration and more using the Influenza Vaccination Fact Sheet at aafp.org/vaccines.
• Get the latest information in the Clinician Quick Reference Influenza Vaccination Guide at aafp.org/vaccines.
• The Clinician Quick Reference Influenza Vaccination Guide at aafp.org/vaccines covers dosages, precautions and more.