Diana Olson
Talking about Vaccines without Ruining the Holidays
The time to deal with vaccine misinformation is immediately. And the way to deal with it is through building connections and expressing empathy.
3 Things To Know on World Pneumonia Day
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and the American Lung Association encourage those who are at risk to talk with a healthcare professional about pneumococcal vaccines
C. diff: An Urgent Public Health Threat
November is C. diff Awareness Month, an annual opportunity to raise awareness about this common but potentially deadly infection
Overcoming Barriers to Vaccination
NFID Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, shares his thoughts on communication tactics and other strategies to help overcome barriers to vaccination
Leading by Example for a Healthier Fall and Winter
CDC guest post on the importance of disease prevention and leading by example to help protect against flu, COVID-19, and RSV
2023 NFID Annual News Conference: News Round-Up
Leading national experts at the 2023 National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) Annual News Conference: Preventing Disease this Fall and Winter emphasized the importance of vaccination to help prevent disease and protect public health …
US Health Officials Urge Vaccination Against Flu, COVID-19, and RSV This Fall and Winter
New NFID survey shows many US adults underestimate the seriousness of respiratory diseases and do not plan to get vaccinated this season
Celebrating 50 Years of NFID at the Oscars of Infectious Diseases
The stars of public health gathered together for the star-studded NFID 50th Anniversary Gala, including more than 20 past recipients of the prestigious NFID awards
2023 NFID Annual News Conference: Preventing Disease This Fall and Winter
Leading national public health experts will present final 2022-2023 US influenza season data and results from a new national survey of US adults on vaccination behaviors and attitudes around flu, RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease
NFID Flu Bugs #FightFlu with the Washington Nationals
The NFID Flu Bugs encouraged everyone age 6 months and older to get an annual flu vaccine at the 9th Annual Flu Awareness Night with the Washington Nationals