Flu (Influenza)
Disparities in Flu Vaccination Coverage Are Cause for Concern
Special thanks to Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), for this guest blog post on the importance of addressing barriers to annual influenza (flu) vaccination …
2022 NFID Annual Influenza/Pneumococcal Disease News Conference: News Round-Up
The 2022 National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) Influenza (Flu)/Pneumococcal Disease News Conference featured Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, and other leading experts who focused on the importance of vaccination against flu and pneumococcal disease, particularly among older adults and those with chronic health conditions who are at higher risk for related complications …
Influenza (Flu) Treatment
Flu antiviral drugs can be used to treat flu illness and help prevent serious flu-related complications, including hospitalization and death
US Health Officials Urge Vaccination To Help Protect Against a Potentially Severe Flu Season
Following a mild flu season in 2021-2022, an NFID survey shows only 49% of US adults plan to get a flu vaccine this season
2022 National Survey: Attitudes about Influenza and Pneumococcal Disease, and the Impacts of COVID-19
NFID 2022 National Survey on flu and pneumococcal disease in the context of COVID-19
Flu Season Predictions with Kathleen M. Neuzil, MD, MPH
S1, E3: NFID Vice President Kathleen M. Neuzil, MD, MPH, shares predictions for the upcoming flu season and her thoughts about the politicization of vaccine science …
How to Tell the Difference between Flu, RSV, COVID-19, and the Common Cold
Graphic listing common symptoms of respiratory viruses
Traveling Flu Bug
Help #TravelingFluBug spread awareness, not disease! Join the journey to help #FightFlu. Download and print out the Flu Bug and take a picture of the cutout in…
Teamwork Is the Dreamwork (in Increasing Vaccination Rates)
Research shows that strong recommendations from healthcare professionals matter in increasing vaccination rates. Special thanks to Premier Medical Associates for sharing how they emphasized what can often be an overlooked step to driving improvement in adult immunization rates, by focusing on how to make strong vaccine recommendations to patients …