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US map illustrating infectious disease threats
March 18, 2025

News Round-Up: Infectious Disease Threats

According to NFID website poll, there are several worrisome infectious disease threats. Read recent news on topics of greatest concern, including avian influenza (bird flu), measles, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) …

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Healthcare professional holding red paper heart
February 25, 2025

Vaccines and Heart Health: A Vital Connection

Heart disease can increase the risk of serious or fatal complications from respiratory diseases including COVID-19, flu, and RSV

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Visualization of US map with vaccine vials overlaid (Firefly AI generated)
February 10, 2025

Harnessing the Power of Local Data

NFID dashboard aims to empower stakeholders with hyperlocal data to increase US adult respiratory vaccine uptake

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You can lower your risk for bird flu by avoiding contact with sick or dead animals, cooking food properly and washing hands, not drinking unpasteurized milk, wearing gloves, masks, goggles, and boots when working with poultry or dairy cows
December 19, 2024

Infectious Disease Experts Urge Vigilance in Response to Bird Flu Outbreaks

Bethesda, MD (December 19, 2024)—The current bird flu outbreak underscores the importance of maintaining strong public health systems. “Stay alert, but do not panic,” says…

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Breaking News
December 13, 2024

ID News Round-Up: Bird Flu, COVID-19, HPV, and Norovirus

Read recent news of interest from the world of infectious diseases including insights and explanations on bird flu, COVID-19, HPV, and norovirus …

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Collage of NCNW leaders holding NFID #FightFlu paddles to promote annual flu vaccination
December 5, 2024

New Collaboration Aims to Empower Black Communities to Help Protect against Preventable Respiratory Diseases

NFID partners with National Council of Negro Women Good Health WINs to raise awareness about COVID-19, flu, pneumococcal disease, and RSV

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If you have lung disease, heart disease, or diabetes, annual flu vaccination is a critical part of your care
December 3, 2024

Leading Health Organizations Urge Flu Vaccination for Those at Higher Risk

During National Influenza Vaccination Week, experts encourage everyone age 6 months and older to get vaccinated to reduce risk of severe illness and hospitalization

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It's Not Too Late
December 2, 2024

It’s Not Too Late to #GetVaccinated to Help #FightFlu

NFID has compiled resources for National Influenza Vaccination Week to help raise awareness about the importance of flu prevention and treatment

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