Pneumococcal
Many At Risk For Pneumococcal Disease Are Unaware
NFID Aims to Raise Awareness on World Pneumonia Day Bethesda, MD (November 12, 2019) — Nearly one million US adults get pneumococcal pneumonia each year,…
Mark’s Story (Pneumonia)
Healthy adult smoker hospitalized for 1 month due to pneumococcal disease
Facts About Diabetes And Flu
Annual flu vaccination is the best way to protect patients with diabetes from flu and serious long-term complications
Leading By Example To Help #FightFlu & #PreventPneumo
US Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex M. Azar II led by example at the 2019 NFID Annual Influenza/Pneumococcal Disease News Conference in Washington, DC to urge everyone age 6 months and older to get vaccinated against flu each year
2019 NFID Survey: Attitudes about Influenza and Pneumococcal Disease Prevention
NFID 2019 National Survey on flu and pneumococcal disease
Schaffner Report: The Recommendations, They Are A Changin’…
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended several changes to US immunization schedules during the June 2019 meeting including updates to pneumococcal, hepatitis A, HPV, and meningococcal B vaccine recommendations…
Spread Information, Not Diseases
Vaccines are among the most significant achievements in public health and can help protect against 14 deadly diseases. Share these infographics to help spread information, not disease!
Developing Improved Vaccines for Older Adults
By 2030, the number of adults age 65 years and older in the United States is expected to grow to 71 million—at least 20 percent of the total population. It is particularly important during this stage of life to maintain healthy lifestyles and habits. Receiving recommended immunizations is an essential part of that process.,,
Did Not Having a Flu Shot Land Me in the Hospital?
For weeks I had been watching the news and reading heartbreaking stories about the dangers of flu this season. It never really crossed my mind that this could happen to me or that I could suffer bad complications from the flu. I always figured I was blessed with a great immune system and this was never a concern for me. Well, maybe I should have been a little more prepared…
A Heart Healthy Lifestyle Includes Adult Vaccines
Along with Valentine’s Day, February is also American Heart Month, a great time to commit to a healthy lifestyle and make small changes that can lead to a lifetime of heart health. NFID reminds those with heart disease to stay up-to-date on all recommended vaccines, especially flu, pneumococcal, Tdap, and shingles…