About the News Briefing Series
As the 2025-2026 US respiratory season gets underway and immunization guidance continues to evolve, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases is launching a new Respiratory Season News Briefing Series to focus national attention on the importance of preventing and treating COVID-19, influenza (flu), pneumococcal disease, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
With the theme, It's On Us, the series aims to educate, engage, and empower the public and healthcare professionals to navigate these unprecedented times. Throughout the respiratory season, NFID will sponsor monthly news briefings featuring leading experts to provide clarity and guidance on the most pressing respiratory disease prevention and treatment issues.
Pregnant Women and Children
October 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET
It’s On Us: Healthcare Professionals and Vaccine Uptake
October 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET
Pulse Check: What's at Stake This Respiratory Season
December 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET
2026 National Survey on Respiratory Diseases
The 2026 national survey examines attitudes and behaviors regarding flu, RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease.
Influenza Antivirals Fact Sheet
A shareable fact sheet on influenza antivirals highlights their role in managing flu, especially for those at high risk of severe complications.
2025 National Survey on Respiratory Diseases
The 2025 national survey examines attitudes and behaviors regarding flu, RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease.
2026 National Survey on Respiratory Diseases
The 2026 national survey examines attitudes and behaviors regarding flu, RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease.
2025 National Survey on Respiratory Diseases
The 2025 national survey examines attitudes and behaviors regarding 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
2026 National Survey on Respiratory Diseases
The 2026 national survey examines attitudes and behaviors regarding flu, RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease.
Dan’s Story (Pneumonia)
Dan has a chronic health condition. This makes him more likely to get pneumonia. A vaccine may have saved his life.
2025 National Survey on Respiratory Diseases
The 2025 national survey examines attitudes and behaviors regarding flu, RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease.
2026 National Survey on Respiratory Diseases
The 2026 national survey examines attitudes and behaviors regarding flu, RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease.
2025 National Survey on Respiratory Diseases
The 2025 national survey examines attitudes and behaviors regarding 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