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#ShowUp and #FightFlu
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is working in partnership with Black-led and Black-serving organizations to increase awareness of the importance of annual influenza (flu) vaccination among US Black adults. Special thanks to NFID Immediate Past-President Patricia N. Whitley-Williams, MD, for this guest blog post on the critical role that annual flu vaccines play in protecting Black families and communities …
5 Reasons To Protect Yourself Against HPV
Almost all cervical cancer in the US is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). January is Cervical Health Awareness Month—a timely reminder about the importance of getting vaccinated against HPV …
Insights from Thought Leaders through Podcasts and Blogs
From health disparities to overcoming vaccine hesitancy and increasing vaccination rates, public health thought leaders shared their perspectives with the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) throughout 2022. Read on for highlights of some of the provocative podcast episodes and engaging blog posts still very relevant today …
What You Should Know about Measles and Vitamin A
Given that two doses of the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine are 97% effective in preventing the disease, it should not be necessary for a parent or a healthcare professional to know how to treat measles. However, declines in MMR vaccine coverage have resulted in persistent outbreaks, including more than 80 cases most recently in central Ohio …
The Impact of NFID By The Numbers
As 2022 draws to a close, on behalf of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), we are grateful to all of our partners and donors whose generous support helps make our work possible. 2022 was another banner year for NFID. Read the FY22 Annual Report to learn more …
The Double Helix, Winter 2022
Quarterly eNewsletter covering: Fighting Flu, RSV, and COVID-19, Awards Gala & Silent Auction, Partner News, Holiday Wish, and more …
An Inspirational Celebration of Public Health Heroes
At the 2022 Awards Gala & Silent Auction, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) recognized the remarkable accomplishments of three inspiring public health leaders: Katherine L. O’Brien, MD, MPH; Barney S. Graham, MD, PhD; and Bruce G. Gellin, MD …
It’s Not Too Late To #FightFlu
With influenza (flu) activity now high across the US, NFID is joining the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in reminding everyone that it is not too late to benefit from annual flu vaccination. Special thanks to José R. Romero, MD, director of the CDC National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases for this guest blog post …