About the News Conference
Leading national infectious disease experts presented final influenza (flu) vaccine coverage data from the 2022-2023 US respiratory season and discussed the importance of vaccination against flu, respiratory syncytial disease (RSV), COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease, particularly among older adults, pregnant women, and those with chronic health conditions who are at higher risk for related complications.
Results from an NFID national survey of US adults were shared on vaccination attitudes and behaviors, at the 2023 National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) Annual News Conference on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 9:30 AM ET.
Panelists included: Mandy K. Cohen, MD, MPH, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director; Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, Professor of Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine; Robert (Bob) H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, NFID Medical Director; William Schaffner, MD, NFID Spokesperson; Patricia (Patsy) A. Stinchfield, RN, MS, CPNP, NFID President (Moderator); with additional expert Vivien G. Dugan, PhD, CDC Influenza Division Director.
Press Kit Information
News conference agenda, panelist bios, and other related resources
Influenza Antivirals Fact Sheet
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2025 National Survey on Respiratory Diseases
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Treating Flu with Antivirals
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2025 National Survey on Respiratory Diseases
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Respiratory Immunization Graphics
Graphics and sample social posts to help raise awareness about preventing COVID-19, flu, RSV, and pneumococcal disease
2024 National Survey: Attitudes and Behaviors about Influenza, COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and Pneumococcal Disease
2024 national survey on flu, RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease
2025 National Survey on Respiratory Diseases
2025 national survey on attitudes and behaviors on flu, RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease
Respiratory Immunization Graphics
Graphics and sample social posts to help raise awareness about preventing COVID-19, flu, RSV, and pneumococcal disease
What Is an Antiviral?
Overview of antivirals—what they are, how they work, and what diseases they help treat
2025 National Survey on Respiratory Diseases
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Respiratory Immunization Graphics
Graphics and sample social posts to help raise awareness about preventing COVID-19, flu, RSV, and pneumococcal disease
2024 National Survey: Attitudes and Behaviors about Influenza, COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and Pneumococcal Disease
2024 national survey on flu, RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease