Pneumococcal
3 Things To Know on World Pneumonia Day
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and the American Lung Association encourage those who are at risk to talk with a healthcare professional about pneumococcal vaccines
2023 NFID Annual News Conference: News Round-Up
Leading national experts at the 2023 National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) Annual News Conference: Preventing Disease this Fall and Winter emphasized the importance of vaccination to help prevent disease and protect public health …
US Health Officials Urge Vaccination Against Flu, COVID-19, and RSV This Fall and Winter
New NFID survey shows many US adults underestimate the seriousness of respiratory diseases and do not plan to get vaccinated this season
2023 NFID Annual News Conference: Preventing Disease This Fall and Winter
Leading national public health experts will present final 2022-2023 US influenza season data and results from a new national survey of US adults on vaccination behaviors and attitudes around flu, RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease
Updates from June 2023 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Meeting
In this webinar, speakers discuss updates from the June 2023 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting. Hear about the latest updates regarding US vaccination recommendations for children, adolescents, and adults …
Addressing Adult Vaccine Hesitancy in the US
In this webinar, speakers adult vaccine hesitancy in the US. This activity features interactive case studies to address current vaccine recommendations and gaps in coverage. Presenters share strategies for effective communication on vaccine recommendations for influenza (flu), pneumococcal disease, hepatitis B, Tdap, and COVID-19 for US adults …
Pneumococcal Disease
Pneumococcal disease is caused by common bacteria that can attack different parts of the body and is a leading cause of serious illness in people of all ages.
Updates from February 2023 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Meeting
In this recorded webinar, speakers discuss the latest updates regarding current US vaccination recommendations for children, adolescents, and adults, highlighting updates from the February 22-24, 2023, Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting …
Are You at Risk for Pneumococcal Disease?
Infographic on adults who are at risk for pneumococcal disease
Top 5 Reasons for Adults to Get Vaccinated for Pneumococcal Disease
Fact sheet on the importance of preventing pneumococcal disease in adults