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Flu (Influenza)

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FAQs & Fact Sheets

What Is an Antiviral?

Overview of antivirals—what they are, how they work, and what diseases they help treat

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December 5, 2024

New Collaboration Aims to Empower Black Communities to Help Protect against Preventable Respiratory Diseases

NFID partners with National Council of Negro Women Good Health WINs to raise awareness about COVID-19, flu, pneumococcal disease, and RSV

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December 3, 2024

Leading Health Organizations Urge Flu Vaccination for Those at Higher Risk

During National Influenza Vaccination Week, experts encourage everyone age 6 months and older to get vaccinated to reduce risk of severe illness and hospitalization

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December 2, 2024

It’s Not Too Late to #GetVaccinated to Help #FightFlu

NFID has compiled resources for National Influenza Vaccination Week to help raise awareness about the importance of flu prevention and treatment

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October 30, 2024

Is It Flu, COVID-19, or RSV? How to Tell the Difference

Is it a cold that is causing your cough or runny nose? Or could it be something potentially more serious? Although symptoms can be similar, treatment options may differ …

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October 29, 2024 2:00 pm

Preparing for Respiratory Season

In this recorded webinar, speakers discuss the importance of vaccination to help protect against severe illness during the US respiratory season

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September 27, 2024

Help Prevent Flu, COVID-19, and RSV This Season

NFID and CDC experts urge vaccination to help protect against COVID-19, flu, pneumococcal disease, and RSV …

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2024 National Survey: Attitudes and Behaviors about Influenza, COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and Pneumococcal Disease

2024 national survey on flu, RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease

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September 25, 2024

As Concerns about Respiratory Diseases Among Public Drop to New Lows, US Health Officials Urge Vaccination

New NFID survey shows fewer than 1 in 5 US adults are concerned about flu, COVID-19, RSV, or pneumococcal disease, and many do not plan to get vaccinated this fall and winter

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September 13, 2024

NFID and Washington Nationals Team Up to #FightFlu

NFID and the Washington Nationals encouraged everyone age 6 months and older to get an annual flu vaccine at the 10th Annual Flu Awareness Night

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