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Increase the proportion of people who get the flu vaccine every year — IID‑09 Healthy People in Action

This objective is a Leading Health Indicator (LHI). Learn about LHIs.

Check out these Healthy People in Action posts to learn how our partners and communities nationwide are working toward Healthy People goals and objectives — and to read about the latest Healthy People 2030 updates. Use these posts to gather ideas for programs and policies in your own work.

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December National Health Observances: HIV/AIDS Awareness and Flu Vaccination

Posted on November 25, 2024 by ODPHP

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NHO Spotlight

Each month, we feature select National Health Observances (NHOs) that align with our priorities for improving health across the nation. In December, we’re raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and about the importance of getting a flu vaccine.  

We’ve pulled together some resources below that you can use to promote these NHOs. We hope that you’ll join the conversation and help us advocate for better health!

Vaccines Save Lives. Full Stop.

Posted on August 23, 2024 by ODPHP

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Health and Well-Being Matter. ODPHP Director RDML Paul Reed, MD.
As childhood vaccination rates decline in the U.S., the urgency to help parents and caregivers understand the truth about the role vaccines play in supporting children’s health is all the more imperative. With the start of the new school year, doing so becomes even more relevant if we are to avoid outbreaks of preventable diseases.
Healthy People Partnership Stories

Northeast Business Group on Health: Helping Employers Prioritize Employee Health and Well-Being

Posted on July 12, 2023 by ODPHP

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Healthy People 2030
Northeast Business Group on Health (NEBGH) is a nonprofit coalition of health care stakeholders centered in and around New York City. NEBGH’s members include private- and public-sector organizations that provide health care benefits to employees — as well as other organizations interested in employee health, like labor unions and major health plans. 
Healthy People News and Events

The Importance of Preventive Services and Lessons Learned from the Pandemic

Posted on April 6, 2023 by ODPHP

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Healthy People 2030.

On March 21, 2023, the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) hosted the fifth installment of the Healthy People 2030 Webinar Series: The Importance of Preventive Services and Lessons Learned from the Pandemic.

During this one-hour webinar, presenters provided an overview of three featured Healthy People 2030 preventive services objectives, the progress made to date for these objectives, and a presentation from the National Association of County and City Health Officials on their work with local health departments and lessons learned about preventive services uptake during the pandemic.

Healthy People News and Events

Registration for The Importance of Preventive Services and Lessons Learned from the Pandemic Webinar Is Now Open

Posted on February 14, 2023 by ODPHP

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Healthy People 2030
The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) is pleased to announce the next webinar in the Healthy People 2030 Webinar Series: The Importance of Preventive Services and Lessons Learned from the Pandemic. This webinar will take place on Tuesday, March 21 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm ET. During this one-hour webinar, presenters will provide an overview of the three featured Healthy People 2030 preventive services objectives, progress made to date for these objectives, and a presentation from the National Association of County and City Health Officials on their work with local health departments and lessons learned about preventive services uptake during the pandemic.