Health Promotion National Department of Health HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION INFLUENZA VACCINATION CAMPAIGN 2015

OUTLINE 1.Objectives 2.Key Messages & Themes 3.Target Audience 4.Communication channels 5.Conclusion

Objectives Promote flu vaccine and its benefits to targeted population groups. Explain why only the selected groups receive the government sponsored vaccines Promote other measures of flu prevention Update stakeholders on the progress of the vaccination process 3

Key Messages and Themes Vaccinate now to prevent influenza. Wash your hands regularly with clean water and soap. Cough and sneeze onto the inner part of your elbow, not on your hand. Keep your hands away from your face. Always keep common surface areas clean. If you have one or more of the signs and symptoms of influenza seek treatment and stay at home. For further information on influenza visit the nearest health facility 4

Target Audience Identified high risk population groups; General Public; Health professionals; Government communicators; Opinion makers Media reporters. Community Health Practitioners 5

Messengers Health Promoters Communications Politicians Stakeholders 6

Communication Channels Multiple channels Health Promotion approach Community Oriented Approach Participatory Model 7

Conclusion “Knowledge has no value unless you use and share it” 8

Thank you