Amid a resurgent COVID-19 and annual flu season, the AHA has released new resources that hospitals and health systems can use to encourage communities to stay healthy and protect themselves. The resources, which include digital and social media assets, include messaging that hospitals and health systems can use to promote COVID-19 vaccinations — including booster shots — and flu vaccinations. Visit the AHA webpage for more information and resources.

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