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The Impact of Disparities on Health Outcomes
February is Black History Month, a time to reflect on the past and look toward the future of Black communities. It’s also a time to address persistent health disparities that continue to result in poor health outcomes among communities of color …
Now Is the Time to Address the Threat of RSV
Although many are not familiar with it, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of hospitalization in infants and a major cause of hospitalization and death among adults age 65 years and older in the US …
A Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Includes Vaccination
In the US, heart disease is a leading cause of death, causing one in four deaths. To help raise awareness about the importance of a heart-healthy lifestyle, American Heart Month is observed in the US each February, making it the perfect time for healthcare professionals to talk with at-risk patients about the need to stay up to date on all recommended vaccines …
ID News Round-Up: COVID-19 Boosters, Tests, Masks, and a New Subvariant
A new subvariant of Omicron has been detected, and public health experts continue to evaluate long-term strategies for curbing the COVID-19 pandemic. Read recent news of interest from the world of infectious diseases, with a focus on COVID-19 and what you should know about the new subvariant, at-home tests, masks, and how to tell the difference between COVID-19 symptoms and other respiratory illnesses …
NFID Urges Action to Reduce Burden of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
New report includes strategies to improve surveillance, prevention, and treatment of RSV as an underappreciated public health threat
Flu Is Not a Game … Especially for Those with Chronic Health Conditions
Despite common misconceptions, influenza (flu) is not just a common cold. Anyone can get sick with flu, but certain individuals are at higher risk of developing serious flu-related complications, including those with chronic health conditions such as heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes …
Schaffner Report: Insights on Updated COVID-19 Guidance
With the Omicron variant on the rise and ongoing changes in public health guidance as the science evolves, it is not surprising that there are many questions about what to do to help stop the spread of COVID-19. In this episode of the Schaffner Report, William Schaffner, MD, medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), talks with NFID Executive Director & CEO Marla Dalton about the latest guidance around COVID-19 vaccine booster doses, masks, quarantine, and testing, as well as the rationale for the recommendations.
Top 5 Webinar Resources to Increase Vaccination Rates
From COVID-19 updates to new vaccination recommendations, NFID webinars provide healthcare professionals with timely information and practical strategies to help increase vaccination rates. Read on for the top 5 NFID webinars from 2021, all of which are available on-demand, at no cost …