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Influenza Vaccination Is Critical for Patients with Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the US—each year, one in four deaths are caused by heart disease. American Heart Month is an ideal time to raise awareness about the importance of heart-healthy lifestyle choices, including annual influenza (flu) vaccination.
Join the Conversation: It’s Still Flu Season
To raise awareness about the importance of annual flu vaccination, NFID participated in two recent Twitter chats to share valuable resources about flu prevention and treatment. Read more to view highlights of the chats…
HPV Vaccination: Dispelling Myths to #PreventCancer
More than 44,000 men and women get HPV-related cancers in the US each year. Today, these are all cancers that can be prevented through vaccination. The myths and misconceptions have obscured the importance of the vaccine for cancer prevention—for both males and females.
Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV): What You Need To Know
On January 21, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the first US case of a new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Washington state, and the World Health Organization (WHO) convened an Emergency Committee to determine whether the outbreak should be declared an international public health emergency. Here’s what you need to know…
Taming Your Webinar ‘To-View’ List
Weren’t able to catch all of the NFID webinars live during 2019? The new year is a great time to catch up on your to-do list.
Diseases On The Big Screen: Films For Holiday Viewing
Looking for some entertaining activities with friends and family this holiday season? NFID has compiled an Amazon List of movies with an infectious disease twist to add to your viewing line-up. Check out the movies below to share your infectious disease knowledge pointing out impossible scenarios versus plausible storylines!
Tackling The Flu: A Team Effort
Mark May, 2019 NFID #FightFlu ambassador and former Outland Trophy winner, urges football fans to get vaccinated and help spread awareness, not flu
Why We Must Recommend Flu Vaccine To Patients With Chronic Health Conditions
It’s not too late to vaccinate—a strong flu vaccine recommendation from a healthcare professional makes a difference
Antibiotic Resistance: It Can Happen To You
Special thanks to NFID Director Sara E. Cosgrove, MD, MS, for this guest blog post for US Antibiotic Awareness Week on November 18-24, 2019, to raise awareness of the threat of antibiotic resistance and the importance of appropriate antibiotic use …
7 Things You Need to Know on World Pneumonia Day
Pneumococcal disease is a leading cause of illness throughout the world, but there are safe and effective vaccines that can help prevent it