Lili Estefan

“La Flaca” and Mother of 2

Lili Estefan, widely known among Latino audiences as“La Flaca,” knows firsthand how serious influenza can be, and that it is something she never wants to experience again. Lili, the popular host of Univision’s showEl Gordo y La Flaca, recalls how an experience with influenza kept her off the show, leaving “El Gordo” without his regular side kick.

“In the past, I didn’t worry about getting influenza,” said Lili.“I knew about the flu shot, but just didn’t think I would ever need it – that is, until I was hit hard by the virus.It made me realize thatmy family was not protected. Mothers like me often decide what’s best for their families, and now that I know how serious the flu can be, I make sure my entire family getsvaccinated.”

Lili has joined the Faces of Influenza campaign to stress the importance of annual influenza vaccination for everyone 6 months of age and older. 1

“You can help protect yourself and your loved ones against the flu – just think healthy and make vaccination an activity for the whole family.”

Reference:

  1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Prevention and control of influenza with vaccines: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2010. MMWR. 2010;59(RR-8):1-62.

Lili Estefan

“La Flaca” and Mother of 2

Lili Estefan, widely known among Latino audiences as “La Flaca,” knows firsthand how serious influenza can be, and that it is something she never wants to experience again. Lili, the popular host of Univision’s show El Gordo y La Flaca, recalls how an experience with influenza kept her off the show, leaving “El Gordo” without his regular side kick.

“In the past, I didn’t worry about getting influenza,” said Lili. “I knew about the flu shot, but just didn’t think I would ever need it – that is, until I was hit hard by the virus. It made me realize that my family was not protected. Mothers like me often decide what’s best for their families, and now that I know how serious the flu can be, I make sure my entire family gets vaccinated.”

Lili has joined the Faces of Influenza campaign to stress the importance of annual influenza vaccination for everyone 6 months of age and older. Vaccinationis safe and effective, and the best way to help prevent the flu.1

Not only is vaccination important for you, but it’s also important for everyone in your family. Influenza infection among household members can spread rapidly if you do not get vaccinated.2

“You can help protect yourself and your loved ones against the flu – just think healthy and make vaccination an activity for the whole family.”

The Estefan family doesn’t have time to let influenza interfere with their busy lives, and that’s why Lili gets herself, her husband, and her 2 children vaccinated against influenza.

“We all are ‘faces’ of influenza and should be vaccinated against this serious disease this and every year,” said Lili. “Let’s spread the word about vaccination throughout our community – Not the flu! Get vaccinated.”

References:

  1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Prevention and control of influenza with vaccines: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2010. MMWR. 2010;59(RR-8):1-62.
  1. France AM, Jackson M, Schrag S, et al Household transmission of 2009 influenza A (H1N1) virus after a school-based outbreak in New York City.J.Infect.Dis.2010;201(7):984–992.