Flu (Influenza)
Meaghan’s Story (Flu)
High school student with Hodgkin lymphoma relies on community immunity for protection against vaccine-preventable diseases, including flu
#WashYourHands and Join the Fight against Infectious Diseases
Held on May 5 each year, World Hand Hygiene Day is an annual observance that emphasizes the importance of handwashing in disease prevention …
The Importance of Preparing for the Next Pandemic
As the US grapples with one of the worst public health crises of our lifetime, the consequences of years of underfunding US healthcare infrastructure and research and development are becoming all too clear. The infrastructure used for the COVID-19 response today is the same infrastructure that was built to address seasonal and pandemic influenza (flu) over the last two decades.
Influenza Vaccination Is Critical for Patients with Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the US—each year, one in four deaths are caused by heart disease. American Heart Month is an ideal time to raise awareness about the importance of heart-healthy lifestyle choices, including annual influenza (flu) vaccination.
Join the Conversation: It’s Still Flu Season
To raise awareness about the importance of annual flu vaccination, NFID participated in two recent Twitter chats to share valuable resources about flu prevention and treatment. Read more to view highlights of the chats…
Tackling The Flu: A Team Effort
Mark May, 2019 NFID #FightFlu ambassador and former Outland Trophy winner, urges football fans to get vaccinated and help spread awareness, not flu
Flu Can Be Deadly for Adults With Certain Chronic Health Conditions
Yet One in Four US Adults at High Risk Do Not Plan to Get Vaccinated This Season Bethesda, MD (December 4, 2019) — For millions…
Why We Must Recommend Flu Vaccine To Patients With Chronic Health Conditions
It’s not too late to vaccinate—a strong flu vaccine recommendation from a healthcare professional makes a difference
Facts About Diabetes And Flu
Annual flu vaccination is the best way to protect patients with diabetes from flu and serious long-term complications
Bad to Worse: Flu & Chronic Health Conditions
Animated video on the seriousness of influenza (flu) in adults with chronic health conditions