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NFID Announces Recipients of Prestigious 2022 Infectious Disease Awards
Public health heroes will be honored at a black-tie event
Protecting Infants: The Importance of Staying Up To Date with Recommended Vaccines
National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), is an annual observance scheduled for April 24-30, 2022, to highlight the positive impact of vaccination on the lives of infants and children. The priority this year is to ensure that families stay on track for routine checkups and vaccinations following disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic …
2022 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research: News Round-Up
Researchers, scientists, and public health professionals from around the world participated in the online 2022 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research (ACVR) hosted by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) on April 11-12, 2022 …
Lifelong Conversations about Sexual Health
Teen Health Week is April 4-10, 2022, and STD Awareness Week is April 10-16, 2022, both of which provide an opportunity for healthcare professionals to begin lifelong conversations with patients about sexual health and the importance of staying up to date on all recommended vaccines …
Experts To Discuss Impacts of COVID-19 on Vaccinology Research
Leading experts will examine the profound impacts of COVID-19 on the future of vaccinology at the Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research
ID News Round-Up: Additional COVID-19 Boosters
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently authorized a second booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine for adults age 50 years and older and certain individuals who have undergone solid organ transplants or who have other conditions that weaken their immune systems. Soon after, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance to reflect the expanded eligibility. Read recent news of interest from the world of infectious diseases, with a focus on COVID-19 booster doses …
The Double Helix, Spring 2022
Quarterly eNewsletter covering: The Impacts of COVID-19 on Vaccine Research, 2022 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and more …
Vaccines Are Not Just for Young Children
CDC recommends vaccinations from birth to adulthood to provide a lifetime of protection. Yet many adolescents are not vaccinated as recommended, leaving them unnecessarily vulnerable. International Adolescent Health Week (March 20-26, 2022) is a perfect time to make sure that pre-teens and teens are up to date on all recommended vaccines …