Flu (Influenza)
Vaccination for Pregnant Women: A 2-for-1 Strategy
NFID, with support from several of the nation’s leading health organizations (AAP, ACOG, and CDC), is calling on pregnant women, their partners, families, and healthcare…
The Importance of Vaccinating Healthcare Professionals
A special thank you to NFID Director, Patricia A. Stinchfield, RN, MS, CPNP from the Children’s Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota for this interview on…
It’s Not Too Late to Vaccinate!
This is the time of year that influenza activity typically starts to pick up in the US. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Top 10 Reasons to Get Vaccinated
As the 2013 National Influenza Vaccination Week wraps up, it’s important to remember these top 10 reasons to get vaccinated against flu. 1. It’s your responsibility to…
Seniors among Groups Hardest Hit by Flu
For most people, getting the flu means feeling achy and feverish for a week or so, but for people 65 years and older, the flu…
Pregnant Women and Infants – Targets for the Flu
Pregnancy is a time for big changes—a whirlwind of emotion, anticipation, and uncertainty. But one thing that is certain during this time is the importance of…
Misperceptions Hinder Flu Prevention and Treatment Efforts
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) recently conducted a national Flu Behaviors and Treatment survey to understand public attitudes, experiences, and knowledge about flu…
National Influenza Vaccination Week: Don’t Stop Now!
Don’t Stop Now! As we come together to recognize National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) on December 8-14, 2013, it is heartening to know that last flu…
Take Steps to Prevent Flu
Today marks the beginning of National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), a national observance that was established to highlight the importance of annual influenza vaccination. Influenza, more commonly referred…
A Son’s Life Cut Short By Influenza
My son, Jacob Ryan Schmidt of Baytown, TX, was a semi-pro competitive martial arts expert, strong as a bull, and enjoying life as a family…