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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 …
Your Support Helps NFID Reach Millions …
With the holiday season in full swing and the year coming to an end, we have been looking back on 2021 and reflecting on what the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) accomplished with the help of our donors and partners …
A Salute to Inspiring Public Health Heroes
NFID honored three distinguished public health heroes at the virtual 2021 NFID Awards Gala & Silent Auction, often referred to as the ‘Oscars of Infectious Diseases’ …
Closing the Gaps on Flu Vaccination for Adults with Chronic Health Conditions
During National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIWV 2021), NFID is urging everyone age 6 months and older to get an annual influenza (flu) vaccine, especially adults whose chronic health conditions put them at higher risk