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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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Collage of news conference panelists getting vaccinated against flu
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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Promotional Image for Preventing Respiratory Disease News Conference
August 28, 2024

2024 NFID Annual News Conference: Preventing Respiratory Disease This Fall and Winter

Leading public health officials to present new data and national survey findings

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Respiratory season resources with flu virus background
July 16, 2024

Experts Urge Vaccination to Help Prepare for Respiratory Season

Experts available to discuss updated vaccine recommendations to help prevent respiratory diseases, including COVID-19, flu, RSV, and pneumococcal disease

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Bird flu symptoms may include fever, cough, sore throat, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, eye tearing, redness, or irritation, headaches, muscle aches, runny or stuffy nose
June 25, 2024

Infectious Diseases Experts Available to Discuss Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases has spokespersons and resources to help increase awareness about bird flu, also known as avian influenza or A(H5N1)

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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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