About the News Conference
Leading national infectious disease experts presented final respiratory vaccine coverage data from the 2023-2024 US respiratory season and discussed the importance of vaccination against flu, respiratory syncytial disease (RSV), COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease, particularly among older adults, pregnant women, and those with chronic health conditions who are at higher risk for related complications.
Results from an NFID national survey of US adults on vaccination attitudes and behaviors were highlighted at the 2024 National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) Annual News Conference on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 9:00 AM ET.
NFID Medical Director Robert (Bob) H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, moderated the panel discussion with experts including Mandy K. Cohen, MD, MPH, Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); Demetre C. Daskalakis, MD, MPH, Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, CDC; Flor M. Muñoz, MD, MSc, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases, Baylor College of Medicine and NFID Director; and Reed V. Tuckson, MD, Co-Founder of the Black Coalition Against COVID and Chair of the Board of the Coalition For Trust In Health & Science.
Press Kit Information
News conference agenda, panelist bios, and other related resources
Influenza Antivirals Fact Sheet
Shareable fact sheet about influenza (flu) antivirals as a key tool to help manage flu—especially for those at high risk of serious complications
2025 National Survey on Respiratory Diseases
2025 national survey on attitudes and behaviors on flu, RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease
Treating Flu with Antivirals
Shareable resources to raise awareness about flu antiviral medications to help make you feel better faster, and prevent serious complications like pneumonia
2025 National Survey on Respiratory Diseases
2025 national survey on attitudes and behaviors on flu, RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease
Respiratory Immunization Graphics
Graphics and sample social posts to help raise awareness about preventing COVID-19, flu, RSV, and pneumococcal disease
2024 National Survey: Attitudes and Behaviors about Influenza, COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and Pneumococcal Disease
2024 national survey on flu, RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease
2025 National Survey on Respiratory Diseases
2025 national survey on attitudes and behaviors on flu, RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease
Respiratory Immunization Graphics
Graphics and sample social posts to help raise awareness about preventing COVID-19, flu, RSV, and pneumococcal disease
What Is an Antiviral?
Overview of antivirals—what they are, how they work, and what diseases they help treat
2025 National Survey on Respiratory Diseases
2025 national survey on attitudes and behaviors on flu, RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease
Respiratory Immunization Graphics
Graphics and sample social posts to help raise awareness about preventing COVID-19, flu, RSV, and pneumococcal disease
2024 National Survey: Attitudes and Behaviors about Influenza, COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and Pneumococcal Disease
2024 national survey on flu, RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease