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Disparities in Flu Vaccination Coverage Are Cause for Concern
Special thanks to Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), for this guest blog post on the importance of addressing barriers to annual influenza (flu) vaccination …
Why Is RSV Suddenly in the News?
If you’re suddenly hearing about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) it’s because the virus is surging and straining children’s hospitals across the US …
6 Tips to Avoid Healthcare-Associated Infections
In honor of International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW), the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is sharing this guidance from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) on how to protect yourself and others from getting an infection while receiving healthcare …
2022 NFID Annual Influenza/Pneumococcal Disease News Conference: News Round-Up
The 2022 National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) Influenza (Flu)/Pneumococcal Disease News Conference featured Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, and other leading experts who focused on the importance of vaccination against flu and pneumococcal disease, particularly among older adults and those with chronic health conditions who are at higher risk for related complications …
Teamwork Is the Dreamwork (in Increasing Vaccination Rates)
Research shows that strong recommendations from healthcare professionals matter in increasing vaccination rates. Special thanks to Premier Medical Associates for sharing how they emphasized what can often be an overlooked step to driving improvement in adult immunization rates, by focusing on how to make strong vaccine recommendations to patients …
Texting to Improve Health Outcomes
During the COVID-19 pandemic, routine vaccination rates declined across all age groups. Special thanks to NFID partner, VaxCare, for this guest blog post on the successful use of text messages to increase influenza (flu) vaccination rates, even during a tough season …
Resource Round-Up: Promoting Immunization Awareness
As National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) comes to an end, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) has compiled a list of partner resources that can be used throughout the year to raise awareness about vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of disease prevention …
ID News Round-Up: Monkeypox
Since May 2022, an outbreak of monkeypox has been ongoing in several countries, including the US. As of August 2022, US health officials have confirmed thousands of cases, in all 50 states. Read recent news of interest from the world of infectious diseases, with a focus on monkeypox …
Building Vaccine Confidence: A Marathon, Not A Sprint
Building vaccine confidence is a marathon, not a sprint, which requires a focus on the behavioral aspects of immunization. Special thanks to Saad B. Omer, MBBS, MPH, PhD, of the Yale Institute for Global Health for this guest blog post on the important lessons learned from COVID-19 vaccination …
5 Easy Ways To Help Protect Public Health
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), an annual observance that highlights the importance of vaccination in protecting public health. NFID has developed a list of 5 easy ways to celebrate NIAM and help raise awareness about the importance of staying up to date on all recommended vaccines across the lifespan …