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Schaffner Report: Adolescent COVID-19 Vaccination
On May 12, 2021, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine be used in children age 12-15 years and provided new guidance on co-administration of COVID-19 vaccines with other recommended vaccines, including influenza. In this episode of the Schaffner Report, NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD, talks with NFID Executive Director and CEO Marla Dalton about these important new developments …
Celebrating Mother’s Day in the Time of COVID-19, Again
New vaccines to help prevent COVID-19 have made it possible for many fully vaccinated families to celebrate together in person this Mother’s Day. In 2020, we asked NFID leaders to share their Mother’s Day thoughts, many of which are still relevant today, with some updates …
Closing Vaccination Gaps in Communities of Color
In recognition of National Minority Health Month, NFID and the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF)—a proud supporter of the NFID Keep Up The Rates campaign—encourage all partners to promote vaccination among communities of color across the US …
Schaffner Report: COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Update
Following a thorough safety review, FDA and CDC have determined that the recommended pause regarding the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in the US should be lifted and use of the vaccine should resume. In this episode of the Schaffner Report, NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD, talks with NFID Executive Director and CEO Marla Dalton about the decision and how it may impact confidence in COVID-19 vaccines …
ID News Round-Up: Vaccinology Research
From COVID-19 to new vaccines for cancer, influenza, and malaria, read recent news of interest from the world of infectious diseases, with a focus on vaccinology research …
Schaffner Report: COVID-19 Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness
NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD, answers timely questions about the latest data on COVID-19 vaccine safety and effectiveness
What Have We Learned from COVID-19?
During World Immunization Week, NFID will host the virtual 2021 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research (ACVR) on April 26-27, 2021, with presentations from leaders in the field of vaccinology, including three keynote lectures on the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more about the changes and challenges these renowned experts have seen throughout their remarkable careers …
Effective Communications: The “Secret Sauce” for COVID-19 Vaccination
The COVID-19 pandemic has confronted health communicators with unprecedented challenges. To achieve widespread “vaccine literacy,” health communicators must apply basic educational principles to promote trustworthy, straightforward communication …
ID News Round-Up: #COVID-19 Vaccination
A nationwide COVID-19 vaccination program is currently underway in the US. Where can you get vaccinated and when? What side effects can you expect? Will COVID-19 vaccines help end the pandemic? Read recent news of interest from the world of infectious diseases, with a focus on COVID-19 vaccination …
Recognizing #WomenInScience During Women’s History Month
Trailblazing women working in vaccinology will share stories about their individual paths and lessons learned throughout their careers at the 3rd Annual Women Leaders in Vaccinology Panel discussion during the 2021 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research on April 26-27, 2021 …