Skip to content
FacebookTwitterLinkedinYoutubeInstagram
  • Education and Events
  • News and Updates
  • Partnerships
  • About NFID
  • Support NFID
NFID
  • Infectious Diseases
    • Column 1
      • Chickenpox (Varicella)
      • Chikungunya
      • Coronaviruses (COVID-19)
      • Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
      • Dengue
      • Diphtheria
      • Ebola
      • Flu (Influenza)
      • Hepatitis
      • Hib Disease
    • Column 2
      • HIV/AIDS
      • HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
      • Japanese Encephalitis
      • Measles
      • Meningococcal Disease
      • Mpox
      • Mumps
      • Norovirus
      • Pneumococcal Disease
      • Polio
    • Column 3
      • Rabies
      • Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
      • Rotavirus
      • Rubella
      • Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
      • Tetanus
      • Tuberculosis (TB)
      • Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
      • Zika
  • Immunization
  • Handwashing
    • Hands In For Handwashing
  • Resources
    • Resource Library
    • En Español
    • Graphics
    • Contagious Chronicles
    • Infectious IDeas (Podcast)
    • Public Service Announcements
    • Real Stories, Real People
    • Surveys and Publications
  • Support NFID
  • Select Language
  • Search

Flu (Influenza)

  1. Home
  2. Flu (Influenza)
  3. Page 6

Video

Take 3 Steps to Fight Flu

3 steps you can take to help protect yourself and those around you from flu and other preventable diseases

Learn More
FAQs & Fact Sheets

Influenza Vaccine Options: 2023-2024 Season

Annual flu vaccination is recommended for everyone age 6 months and older, and several flu vaccine options are available

Learn More
FAQs & Fact Sheets

Myths and Facts About Influenza (Flu)

Information debunking common myths about flu

Learn More
August 29, 2023

NFID Sponsors Flu Awareness Night with Washington Nationals

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) will kick off 2023-2024 influenza (flu) season at the 9th Annual Flu Awareness Night at Nationals Park in Washington, DC

Learn More
July 19, 2023

ID News Round-Up

Advances in infectious disease prevention and treatment have made headlines on COVID-19, flu, HPV, RSV, and more

Learn More
June 1, 2023

Experts to Explore Advances in RSV, COVID-19, and Flu Prevention and Treatment

Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research will feature latest science

Learn More
FAQs & Fact Sheets

Myths and Facts about Flu and Children

Get the facts about flu and children

Learn More

Flu (Influenza)

Flu is a contagious disease caused by an influenza virus and can cause serious illness in people, even if they are otherwise healthy

Learn More
February 24, 2023

The History Behind Universal Flu Vaccination

Special thanks to the NFID leaders who offered their reflections on the anniversary of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendation of universal influenza (flu) vaccination for everyone age 6 months and older, on February 24, 2010 …

Learn More
February 14, 2023

The Times They Are A-Changin’

Special thanks to ACOG Fellow Tamika C. Auguste, MD, chair of Women’s and Infants’ Services at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, for sharing her reflections on the evolution of vaccines recommended during pregnancy …

Learn More
  • « Previous
  • 1
  • …
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • …
  • 29
  • Next »

Subscribe to NFID Updates

Subscribe
nfid-logo@2x

7201 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 750
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: 301.656.0003

NFID Facebook Profile NFID Twitter Profile NFID LinkedIn Profile NFID Youtube Account Link NFID Instagram Account

1629 K Street, NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006

Founded in 1973, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to educating and engaging the public, communities, and healthcare professionals about infectious diseases across the lifespan.

This website is designed to provide education to the public and healthcare professionals about infectious diseases across the lifespan. All information on this site is for general purposes only, is based on US recommendations, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Contact a qualified healthcare professional if you have questions or concerns about your health.

Federal EIN: 23-7198530

  • Education and Events
  • News and Updates
  • Partnerships
  • About NFID
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Immunization
  • COVID-19
  • Antibiotic Resistance
  • Resources
  • Contact Us
  • Support NFID
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility
  • Disclaimer
Four-Star Rating Badge - Full Color
Platinum Transparency Seal 2023 Candid
vaccine-safety-net
Scroll To Top