Coronaviruses
The Importance of Vaccination for Women of All Ages
Women’s health is always an important topic, and it is especially top of mind during the month of May, as we celebrate Mother’s Day and National Women’s Health Week. NFID and the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) discuss the importance of vaccination for women of all ages, including those that may have been skipped during the COVID-19 pandemic …
Schaffner Report: Adolescent COVID-19 Vaccination
On May 12, 2021, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine be used in children age 12-15 years and provided new guidance on co-administration of COVID-19 vaccines with other recommended vaccines, including influenza. In this episode of the Schaffner Report, NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD, talks with NFID Executive Director and CEO Marla Dalton about these important new developments …
Celebrating Mother’s Day in the Time of COVID-19, Again
New vaccines to help prevent COVID-19 have made it possible for many fully vaccinated families to celebrate together in person this Mother’s Day. In 2020, we asked NFID leaders to share their Mother’s Day thoughts, many of which are still relevant today, with some updates …
COVID-19 Communications Framework Presentation Slides (Template)
Slide deck on COVID-19 communication strategies and key messages.
COVID-19 Communications: Sample Newsletter/Website Content
Sample article to help reinforce best practices in communicating about COVID-19 public health guidelines
Closing Vaccination Gaps in Communities of Color
In recognition of National Minority Health Month, NFID and the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF)—a proud supporter of the NFID Keep Up The Rates campaign—encourage all partners to promote vaccination among communities of color across the US …
COVID-19: Everyday Heroes
Animated video on ordinary people who step up and rise to the challenge to stop the spread of COVID-19
Schaffner Report: COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Update
Following a thorough safety review, FDA and CDC have determined that the recommended pause regarding the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in the US should be lifted and use of the vaccine should resume. In this episode of the Schaffner Report, NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD, talks with NFID Executive Director and CEO Marla Dalton about the decision and how it may impact confidence in COVID-19 vaccines …
ID News Round-Up: Vaccinology Research
From COVID-19 to new vaccines for cancer, influenza, and malaria, read recent news of interest from the world of infectious diseases, with a focus on vaccinology research …
How to Talk about COVID-19
NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD, offers practical communication advice to help you communicate more effectively about COVID-19