Alana's Foundation

Alana’s Foundation was established in 2009 in memory of Alana Yaksich who died of influenza at the age of 5.

[Alana's Foundation @AlanasFound]

Fighting the Flu - protecting the community and health care system https://t.co/E0Hw9IwSgF via @FacebookWatch

[PolicyLab at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia @PolicyLabCHOP]

As some call for lifting #shelterinplace directives, @davidrubinmd & @drpauloffit discuss the preparations needed in order to safely return to normal. Find their recommendations in a new blog post: https://t.co/oHq9VMcOPO

[Alana's Foundation @AlanasFound]

Listen TODAY - 9:52 am, 2:52 pm - to Alana's dad talk about why it is important to still get your flu shot if you haven't already done so.

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Doctors at University of Michigan’s ‘Flu Lab’ work to learn more about furious flu season

“We are starting to see the emergence of... https://t.co/BypTEuCzX7

[Alana's Foundation @AlanasFound]

Yes, flu is common, but it is serious and can be deadly. There have been 39 deaths in persons under the age of 18 this flu season. No one thinks they will die from the flu.

An... https://t.co/LDAekpWlSK

[Alana's Foundation @AlanasFound]

To date there have been 32 pediatric/adolescent deaths from influenza this season, 2 confirmed in Michigan.

Dp not be a statistic! It is not too late... https://t.co/Eypb8D6iHm

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“We’re... https://t.co/BquTW5qQOb

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Staying home when sick cannot be underestimated when it comes to spreading the flu!

However, "The most effective way to reduce the spread of flu in the... https://t.co/oXqgKsD4WJ

[Alana's Foundation @AlanasFound]

27 pediatric deaths to date is the highest at this point in the flu season since 2003 when CDC began tracking pediatric deaths.

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[Alana's Foundation @AlanasFound]

Sadly, flu has had deadly consequences for 2,100-5,200 people in the US, including one local MI family whose child died on 12/29.

A total of 22 pediatric deaths... https://t.co/GqKixcug4w

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It is not too late to get your flu shot. Waiting... https://t.co/M9xSqxTcJE

[Alana's Foundation @AlanasFound]

Interesting and effective use of Virtual Reality to show the effects of not vaccinating against the flu which could be deadly.

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[Alana's Foundation @AlanasFound]

Interesting and effective use of Virtual Reality to show the effects of not vaccinating against the flu which could be deadly.

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[Alana's Foundation @AlanasFound]

Congrats to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - 2x winner of the Alana Yaksich College/University Flu Vaccination Challenge! https://t.co/iONTUqdDxm

[Alana's Foundation @AlanasFound]

Alana’s dad speaking to a group of medical providers in Detroit yesterday, sharing Alana’s reality and the importance of yearly flu vaccinations for everyone 6 mo. & older.

[Alana's Foundation @AlanasFound]

Once again, University of Detroit Jesuit has taken 1st place in the ALANA YAKSICH CATHOLIC SCHOOL FLU VACCINATION CHALLENGE.

All participating schools made a fantastic effort to ensure their student and community stay healthy and flu free🙂

[Alana's Foundation @AlanasFound]

CONGRATULATIONS to the NATIONAL winners of the ALANA YAKSICH COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FLU VACCINATION CHALLENGE!

All participants put in a lot of effort to vaccinate their students and community. Please join me in extending accolades so well deserved to all schools enrolled.

[Alana's Foundation @AlanasFound]

Once again, University of Detroit Jesuit has taken 1st place in the ALANA YAKSICH CATHOLIC SCHOOL FLU VACCINATION CHALLENGE.

All participating schools made a fantastic effort to ensure their student and community stay healthy and flu free🙂

[Alana's Foundation @AlanasFound]

CONGRATULATIONS to the NATIONAL winners of the ALANA YAKSICH COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FLU VACCINATION CHALLENGE!

All participants put in a lot of effort to vaccinate their students and community. Please join me in extending accolades so well deserved to all schools enrolled.

[Alana's Foundation @AlanasFound]

Flu is nothing to mess with. Get your flu shot! Protect yourself, family and community.

[Dr. Nancy Messonnier @DrNancyM_CDC]

#Flu virus, pictured here, can cause serious illness that can lead to hospitalization – and even death – in young children.

#HCPs, share this guide to the flu with parents: https://t.co/93FcLLCuBR

#FightFlu @CDCFlu