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Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is the connection between H1N1 or seasonal flu and invasive pneumococcal disease?
A Pneumococcal disease is an infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. When these bacteria invade the lungs, they can cause pneumonia. They can also invade the bloodstream, causing bacteremia, or get into the tissues and fluids that surround the brain and spinal cord, causing meningitis. Invasive pneumococcal infection kills thousands of Americans each year, most of them 65 years of age or older. People who have H1N1 or seasonal flu are more likely to develop pneumococcal infections as a complication. These infections can be very serious and even deadly.

Q How can I protect myself against pneumococcal disease?
A There are safe and effective vaccines available to help protect children and adults against invasive pneumococcal disease.

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About the Campaign

The FightTheFluMo campaign is a collaborative, grassroots effort from local public health departments across Missouri and their partners to provide accurate, timely, credible information, posters, videos, and other materials in an effort to help people protect themselves, their families and our communities against H1N1 and seasonal flu.

Visit Fight the Flu for more information on how to protect yourself, your family, and your community from the flu.

Want to help spread the Fight The Flu message? Use our posters and fact sheets in your organization. Let us know how you are helping Fight The Flu and we might include you on our list of supporting organizations!