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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 …
US Health Officials Urge Vaccination To Help Protect Against a Potentially Severe Flu Season
Following a mild flu season in 2021-2022, an NFID survey shows only 49% of US adults plan to get a flu vaccine this season
The Double Helix, Fall 2022
Quarterly eNewsletter covering: Importance of Getting Vaccinated to #FightFlu, Pneumococcal Disease Prevention, COVID-19, 2022 Clinical Vaccinology Course, and more …
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 …