Search & Filter
News Type
Topic
Disease
Population
Happy New Year: 2018 NFID Highlights By The Numbers
As we look back and reflect on the powerful impact of NFID accomplishments during 2018, we thank all of our supporters for their generous donations …
NFID Board Picks: Holiday Reading Recommendations
The end of the year is a great time to enjoy some downtime and catch up on must-read books, but what will you read? We asked members of the NFID Board of Directors for their holiday reading recommendations. View their picks…
Football Fans: #GetVaccinated to Help #FightFlu This Year and Every Year!
Getting an annual flu vaccine is a good way to protect yourself and other people you come into contact with—whether it’s your family, neighbor, teammate, or even members of the opposing team…
Most US Adults Unaware of the Dangers of Flu for Individuals with Chronic Health Conditions
Know anyone with heart disease? Did you know their risk of a heart attack increases by up to 10 times in the days and weeks…
Alexa, Who Should Get a Flu Shot?
Last year, 185 children in the US died from influenza (flu) infections or related complications. And like many seasons before, almost 80% of those children who died did not get a flu shot…
‘Tis The Season To Be Thankful (For Vaccines!)
As the holiday season approaches, many will prepare to gather with family and friends to celebrate and give thanks. People with diabetes are more susceptible to contagious illnesses, so pre-holiday visits are an opportune time to educate patients and promote vaccination…
Antibiotic Resistance: A Pressing Public Health Issue
Each year in the US, more than two million individuals become sick with infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and more than 23,000 die as a result of these infections. Antibiotic resistance happens when bacteria develop the ability to defeat the drugs designed to kill them…
The Impact of Pharmacists as Frontline Immunizers
While 46 states currently allow pharmacists to administer all recommended vaccines and all 50 states allow flu vaccines to be given, many states continue to place barriers between patients and pharmacists as immunizers, primarily by age and/or prescription restrictions…