Coronaviruses
How to Tell the Difference between Flu, RSV, COVID-19, and the Common Cold
Graphic listing common symptoms of respiratory viruses
Building Vaccine Confidence: A Marathon, Not A Sprint
Building vaccine confidence is a marathon, not a sprint, which requires a focus on the behavioral aspects of immunization. Special thanks to Saad B. Omer, MBBS, MPH, PhD, of the Yale Institute for Global Health for this guest blog post on the important lessons learned from COVID-19 vaccination …
More COVID-19 Tools in the Toolbox
More vaccine options and more tools in the toolbox will help us to vaccinate the globe against SARS-CoV-2 …
Evaluating Vaccine Safety
As new vaccines for COVID-19 are rolled out, and booster and eligibility recommendations expand, now is an opportune time to highlight the multiple, robust, transparent systems that apply to all vaccines …
5 Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Special thanks to Immediate Past-President Joseph A. Bocchini, Jr., MD, for this guest blog post on key lessons learned from his years of service on the Board of Directors of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) …
Schaffner Report: COVID-19 Vaccines for Young Children
The US has taken another big step forward in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic with vaccines now approved for children age 6 months and older. Many parents and healthcare professionals (HCPs) have been eagerly anticipating this development, while others may still be on the fence. In this final episode of the Schaffner Report, William Schaffner, MD, medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) talks with NFID Executive Director and CEO Marla Dalton, CAE, about the implications for parents and HCPs alike …
Father Knows Best: #GetVaccinated
On Father’s Day, and every day, make sure your family is protected against all vaccine-preventable diseases …
Increasing Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Among US Black Adults
December 2021 survey assessing US Black adult (age 18-49 years) knowledge and attitudes toward influenza (flu) and COVID-19 vaccination
ID News Round-Up: COVID-19 Prevention and Treatment
US health officials are predicting a new wave of COVID-19 infections in the fall, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued new guidance on COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. Read recent news of interest from the world of infectious diseases, with a focus on COVID-19 prevention and treatment …
Mother Knows Best: Wash Your Hands
In honor of World Hand Hygiene Day and Mother’s Day, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) has compiled resources to encourage everyone to follow moms’ advice and wash their hands to help #StopTheSpread of #COVID-19 and other infectious diseases …