Diana Olson
5 Decades of NFID Impact and Dedication
As 2023 comes to a close, we look back at some of the remarkable accomplishments and significant moments in public health history through a round-up of blog posts celebrating the trailblazing efforts of NFID leaders and public health heroes while building momentum to face the challenges of the future …
Complications from Flu Largely Preventable with Annual Flu Vaccine
Leading public health organizations emphasize that it’s not too late to help protect yourself and others by getting vaccinated against flu
Act Today, Don’t Delay: #GetVaccinated to Help #FightFlu
With flu activity on the rise and vaccination rates lagging across the US, NFID is reminding everyone age 6 months and older to get vaccinated against flu
NFID Calls for 2024 Awards Nominations Honoring Public Health Heroes
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Humanitarian Award and the Maxwell Finland Award for Scientific Achievement
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 …