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May 23, 2024

Preparing for the Future of Vaccinology

With an overall theme of preparing for the future, the 2024 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research featured the latest scientific advances to prevent and manage infectious diseases, including respiratory, vector-borne, and other emerging and re-emerging diseases

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May 14, 2024

Protecting Patients with Liver Disease

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, a reminder of the importance of preventing and treating viral hepatitis …

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If everyone routinely washed their hands, 1 million deaths could be prevented worldwide each year
May 5, 2024

#WashYourHands to Help Prevent Disease

Observed each year on May 5, World Hand Hygiene Day highlights the importance of handwashing in preventing disease …

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April 29, 2024

4 Ways to Address Disparities in Vaccination Rates

Despite overwhelming evidence of the benefits of vaccination against many diseases, immunization rates have historically been low among communities of color …

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April 22, 2024

5 Things to Know about Infant Immunization

Immunization is one of the most effective ways to help protect infants from serious diseases

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Breaking News
April 9, 2024

ID News of Interest: Bird Flu, Measles, and Meningococcal Disease

CDC issued health alerts on bird flu, measles, and meningococcal disease. Read the latest news including insights and explanations from infectious disease experts …

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Infectious IDeas podcast series with multiple guests
April 1, 2024

Myth Busters: Infectious IDeas Guests Set the Record Straight

What public health myth would you most like to bust? Read on for responses from NFID thought-provoking guests …

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Vaccination is important for people with kidney disease
March 27, 2024

3 Things You Need to Know about Kidney Disease and Vaccines

It is important for people with kidney disease to understand how critical vaccination can be for their health and well-being

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