Flu (Influenza)
Advancing Prevention in a Complex Respiratory Season
2025–2026 Respiratory Campaign round-up: NFID and partners urge immunization to help protect against COVID-19, flu, RSV, and pneumococcal disease
NFID Statement on US Military Flu Vaccine Policy Change
Annual influenza vaccination is the best way to help protect against potentially serious flu complications, including among members of the military and their families.
The Hidden Cost of a Sick Week: Flu’s Economic Impact
Flu disrupts daily life in ways that can linger long after symptoms fade. And nationally, those disruptions add up to a staggering economic impact.
5 Reasons Why Vaccines Are Good for Your Heart
For people with heart disease, getting vaccinated is as important to staying healthy as diet and exercise
News Round-Up: Vaccines, Measles, Flu, and COVID-19
News and expert insights on COVID-19, influenza, measles, outbreak preparedness, and vaccine policy—including growing concerns about data gaps, divergent immunization recommendations, and the real-world consequences for public health
Respiratory Immunization Updates: Protecting Maternal and Special Populations
In this recorded webinar, NFID hosts a discussion on the importance of respiratory vaccination among pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals …
Influenza Antivirals Fact Sheet
A shareable fact sheet on influenza antivirals highlights their role in managing flu, especially for those at high risk of severe complications.
NFID Calls for Evidence-Based Guidance as Many People Skip Life-Saving Respiratory Vaccines
Survey reveals misconceptions about vaccines and declining vaccination rates
2025 National Survey on Respiratory Diseases
The 2025 national survey examines attitudes and behaviors regarding flu, RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease.
National Health Organizations: Flu Shots Critical for Individuals with Diabetes, Heart, and Lung Disease
During National Influenza Vaccination Week, experts encourage everyone age 6 months and older to get vaccinated to reduce risk of severe illness and hospitalization