Coronaviruses
US Health Officials Urge Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Nearly half of US Adults Received an Influenza Vaccine during 2019-2020 Season; NFID Survey Shows Only 59 Percent Plan to Get Vaccinated during 2020-2021 Season…
2020 National Survey: Attitudes about Influenza, Pneumococcal Disease, and COVID-19
NFID 2020 National Survey on flu and pneumococcal disease in the context of COVID-19
ID News Round-Up: #COVID-19 and #Flu
Read recent news of interest from the world of infectious diseases, with a focus on COVID-19 and preparing for the 2020-2021 influenza (flu) season…
Telling A Good Story
Real stories are powerful tools to help raise awareness about the importance of disease prevention…
New Campaign Encourages All to “Keep Up The Rates” and Get Vaccinated Amidst COVID-19
Bethesda, MD (August 18, 2020)—Today, a group of more than 85 leading public health organizations announced the launch of a new national campaign called “Keep…
Jacqueline’s Story (COVID-19)
The essential nurse home visitor learns that she does not actually have to lay her healing hands on someone to be essential
Riza’s Story (COVID-19)
Nurse recognizes that due to COVID-19, she must figure out new ways to be there for her clients, through the lens of a phone
Kate’s Story (COVID-19)
Healthcare professional working in a shelter admits a COVID-19 positive mom with her new baby
Predictions For A Post-COVID-19 World
NFID leaders share their predictions on the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic…
Schaffner Report: Safely Navigating Outdoor Spaces During COVID-19
Summer is normally a time to enjoy the great outdoors. But in the era of COVID-19, is it safe to go to parks, beaches, pools, or other crowded places? What can individuals do to enjoy summer fun without contracting the novel coronavirus? NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD, talks with NFID Executive Director and CEO, Marla Dalton, CAE, about ways to reduce risk and enjoy outdoor summer activities in a COVID-19 environment…