Tackling Respiratory Viruses
Preparing for Respiratory Virus Season
ICAAP, CDPH, and IDPH held a webinar on August 27, 2025 on Preparing for Respiratory Virus Season. The webinar covered:
- 2025-2026 clinical guidance for the use of pediatric COVID-19, flu, and RSV immunizations.
- Impact of respiratory viruses on health outcomes.
- Strategies to increase vaccine uptake during the respiratory virus season.
Get key information, resources, and guidance on flu and COVID-19 vaccines and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) prevention tools for your clinical workflow while improving outreach. Access engaging toolkits, handouts, reports, and social media content below to help keep children in Illinois safe from these respiratory viruses.
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Flu Vaccine
Resources & Outreach Materials
The AAP recommends that everyone age 6 months and older get a flu vaccine. ICAAP’s Flu Vaccination Toolkit provides resources for both patients and clinics, including the most up-to-date clinical guidance, strategies for increasing flu vaccine uptake in your practice, and social media images with prepared captions.
Flu Resources:
IDPH 2025-2026 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Ordering
AAP Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2025–2026
Standing Orders for Administering Influenza Vaccine to Children and Teens
Flu Vaccine Reminders for Clinicians
9.25 CDC MMWR: Influenza-Associated Pediatric Deaths - United States, 2024-25 Influenza Season
RSV Prevention Treatment
Resources & Outreach Materials
RSV prevention options are available. Help your patients as we navigate this year’s RSV season.
RSV Resources:
AAP RSV Immunization Visual Guide
Beyfortus Immunization Information Statement (IIS)
Standing Orders for Administering Nirsevimab RSV Preventive Antibody to Infants
Standing Orders for Administering Clesrovimab RSV Preventative Antibody to Infants
Patient-Facing Materials:
Let's Talk About RSV Protection Handout (English)
Let's Talk About RSV Protection Handout (Spanish)
Let's Talk About RSV Protection Handout (Arabic)
COVID-19 Vaccine
Resources & Outreach Materials
COVID-19 remains a threat to the safety and well-being of all children in Illinois. Get the latest updates on vaccine advancements, implementation, and outreach strategies to help protect your patients and their loved ones.
Clinical Resources for 2025/2026 Vaccines
AAP Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Dosing Quick Reference Guide
August 27, 2025: FDA Approvals
August 28, 2025: IDPH SIREN Guidance on 2024–2025 COVID-19 Vaccines
Outreach Materials
Promote COVID-19 Vaccines with these Social Media Campaigns
Facts on Vaccines Infographic Poster (English)
Facts on Vaccines Infographic Poster (Spanish)
COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ for Pregnant & Lactating Persons (English)
COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ for Pregnant & Lactating Persons (Spanish)
Evidence-Based Messaging to Promote COVID-19, Flu, and RSV Immunizations
ICAAP has created a series of ready-to-use social media campaigns that make it simple to share science-based, parent-friendly messaging across your digital platforms.
Each toolkit includes:
- Downloadable graphics designed for use on Facebook, Instagram, , and X/Twitter.
- Posting guides with copy-and-paste captions mapped to each graphic.
- Positive, strengths-based messaging that normalizes vaccination and helps build trust with families.
By sharing these campaigns, you can help families understand the importance of flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines, encourage timely immunization, and keep children healthier during respiratory virus season.
You’ll also find:
- Downloadable Flyers & Handouts – Answers to frequently asked questions in clear, accessible language.
- Posters & Visual Aids – Bright, engaging designs for waiting rooms or hallways to promote seasonal immunizations.
- Digital-Ready PDFs – Perfect for emailing, sharing in patient portals, or posting on clinic websites.
Drive Vaccine Uptake with Shareable Social Media Toolkits and Educational Resources