Survey: Black Adult Perspectives on COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines
A new NFID survey of US Black adults reveals an urgent need to increase vaccine confidence
COVID-19 Resources
Help #StopTheSpread: #WearAMask, practice #SocialDistancing, #WashYourHands, and #GetVaccinated when eligible
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ACVR Abstract Deadline Extended Until 3/1/21
NFID invites abstract submissions of original research for presentation at the virtual 2021 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research (ACVR) on April 26-27, 2021
#WearAMask
Wearing a mask shows that you care about your own health and the health of others; but masks do not offer complete protection—you still need to stay at least 6 feet apart from others and wash your hands
NFID Events
Mar
17
Updates from February 2021 ACIP Meeting
March 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
Apr
26
2021 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research
April 26 - April 27
NFID Reports
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The Dangers of Influenza and COVID-19 in Adults with Chronic Health Conditions
Call to Action on protecting US adults with chronic health conditions against influenza and COVID-19 (October 2020)
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Vitamin A for the Management of Measles in the US
Call to Action on using vitamin A for measles management in the US (March 2020)
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Preventing Hepatitis B in US Adults through Increased Vaccination Rates Among At-Risk Groups
Call to Action on the burden of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in US adults and key strategies to promote vaccination to prevent HBV infection (October 2018)
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Improving Healthcare Personnel Immunization Rates
Call to Action on optimizing practices that will lead to improved immunization rates among healthcare personnel (March 2018)
Reader Poll
Meaghan’s Story (Flu)
High school student with Hodgkin lymphoma relies on community immunity for protection against vaccine-preventable diseases, including flu
Mark’s Story (Pneumonia)
Healthy adult hospitalized for one month due to pneumococcal disease
Kate’s Story (COVID-19)
Healthcare professional working in a shelter admits a COVID-19 positive mom with her new baby
