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US Health Officials Urge Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Nearly half of US Adults Received an Influenza Vaccine during 2019-2020 Season; NFID Survey Shows Only 59 Percent Plan to Get Vaccinated during 2020-2021 Season…
ID News Round-Up: #COVID-19 and #Flu
Read recent news of interest from the world of infectious diseases, with a focus on COVID-19 and preparing for the 2020-2021 influenza (flu) season…
Telling A Good Story
Real stories are powerful tools to help raise awareness about the importance of disease prevention…
New Campaign Encourages All to “Keep Up The Rates” and Get Vaccinated Amidst COVID-19
Bethesda, MD (August 18, 2020)—Today, a group of more than 85 leading public health organizations announced the launch of a new national campaign called “Keep…
Predictions For A Post-COVID-19 World
NFID leaders share their predictions on the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic…
Schaffner Report: Safely Navigating Outdoor Spaces During COVID-19
Summer is normally a time to enjoy the great outdoors. But in the era of COVID-19, is it safe to go to parks, beaches, pools, or other crowded places? What can individuals do to enjoy summer fun without contracting the novel coronavirus? NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD, talks with NFID Executive Director and CEO, Marla Dalton, CAE, about ways to reduce risk and enjoy outdoor summer activities in a COVID-19 environment…
Staying Safe On Memorial Day Weekend: Tips To #StopTheSpread
Follow these tips on Memorial Day weekend and all summer long to help #StopTheSpread of #COVID-19
Celebrating Mother’s Day In The Time Of COVID-19
While it may not be possible this year to visit with family on Mother’s Day due to COVID-19 social distancing and travel restrictions, celebrations are still possible. Leaders at the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) share their Mother’s Day wishes and plans…