NFID Staff Vaccinated in 2021
September 14, 2021

NFID Protects Employees by Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination

Bethesda, MD (September 14, 2021)—Based on mounting evidence of the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) has adopted…

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April 13, 2021

NFID Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine Safety

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bethesda, MD (April 13, 2021)—The following statement can be attributed to William Schaffner, MD, medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious…

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COVID-19 Communications Promoting Prevention Measures and Vaccine Confidence
March 23, 2021

NFID Releases New Communications Framework to Promote COVID-19 Prevention Measures

Guidance Reflects Expertise from Leading Healthcare, Business, Union, and Education Groups Bethesda, MD (March 23, 2021)—The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) issued a new…

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Terry Bradshaw
February 8, 2021

NFID Partners with Terry Bradshaw and Pfizer to Educate Adults About Pneumococcal Pneumonia and the Importance of Vaccination

Collaboration Includes PSA Featuring Terry Bradshaw to Educate Adults Age 65 Years and Older Bethesda, MD (February 8, 2021)—Today, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases…

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Pat Whitley-Williams 2021 Flu Vaccination
February 4, 2021

New NFID Survey Underscores Need to Build Trust in COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines Among Communities of Color

Majority of US Black Adults Surveyed Are Worried about COVID-19 But Only 49 Percent Plan To Get Vaccinated Bethesda, MD (February 4, 2021)—New data released…

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Bill Schaffner Flu Vaccination
December 7, 2020

Now More Than Ever, It Is Important To Get Vaccinated To #FightFlu

Bethesda, MD (December 7, 2020)—As public health officials prepare for new COVID-19 vaccines, there are already vaccines available in communities across the US that can…

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Call to Action: The Dangers of Influenza and COVID-19 in Adults with Chronic Health Conditions
October 15, 2020

Public Health Experts Fear Devastating Impact of Flu and COVID-19 on Vulnerable Adults

New Call to Action Highlights Dual Threat of Influenza and COVID-19 for US Adults with Chronic Health Conditions Washington, DC (October 15, 2020)—The National Foundation…

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Anthony Fauci Masked & Vaccinated
October 1, 2020

US Health Officials Urge Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Nearly half of US Adults Received an Influenza Vaccine during 2019-2020 Season; NFID Survey Shows Only 59 Percent Plan to Get Vaccinated during 2020-2021 Season…

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Census Partners
September 8, 2020

NFID Partners with US Census Bureau

Bethesda, MD (September 8, 2020)—The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) has partnered with the US Census Bureau to encourage partners and stakeholders to complete…

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