Coronaviruses
Schaffner Report: Widening Circle of Eligibility for COVID-19 Boosters
The widening circle of eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster doses has expanded once again and now includes all adults age 18 years and older. In this episode of the Schaffner Report, NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD, talks with NFID Executive Director & CEO Marla Dalton to share important information about the new booster recommendations …
Schaffner Report: COVID-19 Boosters and Vaccines for Children
Millions of US adults are newly eligible for COVID-19 booster shots, and—at long last—children age 5-11 years can now get vaccinated for COVID-19.
In this episode of the Schaffner Report, NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD, talks with NFID Executive Director & CEO Marla Dalton to help put it all into context …
2021 National Survey: Attitudes about Influenza, Pneumococcal Disease, and COVID-19
NFID 2021 National Survey on flu and pneumococcal disease including the impact of COVID-19
Schaffner Report: Who Needs a COVID-19 Booster Dose?
With cases of COVID-19 on the rise and the Delta variant surging, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends COVID-19 booster shots for certain populations. In this episode of the Schaffner Report, Marla Dalton, NFID Executive Director and CEO, talks with NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD, about the updated CDC guidance …
Why Vaccinations Are Vital for Older Adults
In recognition of Healthy Aging Month, NFID and the Alliance for Aging Research (AAR)—a proud supporter of the Keep Up The Rates campaign—encourage all older adults to stay up to date on recommended vaccines and speak with their loved ones about the importance of getting vaccinated …
NFID Protects Employees by Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination
Bethesda, MD (September 14, 2021)—Based on mounting evidence of the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) has adopted…
ID News Round-Up: COVID-19 Vaccines for Pregnant and Immunocompromised Individuals
Read recent news of interest from the world of infectious diseases, with a focus on COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant women and additional doses for those who are immunocompromised …
COVID-19 Graphics and Social Media Posts
Graphics and sample social media posts to help #StopTheSpread of COVID-19
A Safer Way to Reopen: Focusing on Workplace Testing for COVID-19
Even with the availability of new vaccines, COVID-19 remains a threat. With one in four US adults not planning to get vaccinated and new variants emerging, epidemiologists are predicting another wave of COVID-19 this fall. Special thanks to Steven Phillips of the COVID Collaborative for this guest blog post on the use of rapid testing to help stop the spread of COVID-19 …
Schaffner Report: Are We on Track to End the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Although the US may have fallen short of the ambitious goal of vaccinating 70 percent of the population by July 4, 2021, those states and communities with high vaccination rates are seeing declines in cases and deaths due to COVID-19. Are we nearing the end of the pandemic, or does the Delta variant threaten the progress made thus far? In this episode of the Schaffner Report, NFID Executive Director and CEO Marla Dalton talks with NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD, about current issues regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic …