Graphic illustrating people at risk for pneumococcal disease
November 8, 2024

Adults Age 50 and Older Can Help Lower Risk for Pneumonia

NFID and the American Lung Association are working together to raise awareness about the importance of pneumococcal disease vaccination for those at risk

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Respiratory Illness Symptoms Graphics
October 30, 2024

Is It Flu, COVID-19, or RSV? How to Tell the Difference

Is it a cold that is causing your cough or runny nose? Or could it be something potentially more serious? Although symptoms can be similar, treatment options may differ …

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September 27, 2024

Help Prevent Flu, COVID-19, and RSV This Season

NFID and CDC experts urge vaccination to help protect against COVID-19, flu, pneumococcal disease, and RSV …

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September 25, 2024

As Concerns about Respiratory Diseases Among Public Drop to New Lows, US Health Officials Urge Vaccination

New NFID survey shows fewer than 1 in 5 US adults are concerned about flu, COVID-19, RSV, or pneumococcal disease, and many do not plan to get vaccinated this fall and winter

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Washington Nationals fans celebrate Flu Awareness Night watching a Fight Flu video on the Jumbotron and waving #FightFlu paddles and traveling flu bugs
September 13, 2024

NFID and Washington Nationals Team Up to #FightFlu

NFID and the Washington Nationals encouraged everyone age 6 months and older to get an annual flu vaccine at the 10th Annual Flu Awareness Night

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August 31, 2024

Protecting Children as They Head Back to School

As school gets underway, experts from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) offer insights on childhood immunization

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National Immunization Awareness Resources Collage
August 4, 2024

Boosting Immunization Awareness

NFID has compiled partner resources for NIAM (and all year-round) to raise awareness about vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of prevention

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June 18, 2024

NFID Launches New Spanish Website for Disease Prevention and Treatment

New Spanish website aims to educate and empower patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to make informed health decisions

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Two black grandparents holding younger children in their arms
April 29, 2024

4 Ways to Address Disparities in Vaccination Rates

Despite overwhelming evidence of the benefits of vaccination against many diseases, immunization rates have historically been low among communities of color …

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