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You can lower your risk for bird flu by avoiding contact with sick or dead animals, cooking food properly and washing hands, not drinking unpasteurized milk, wearing gloves, masks, goggles, and boots when working with poultry or dairy cows
December 19, 2024

Infectious Disease Experts Urge Vigilance in Response to Bird Flu Outbreaks

Bethesda, MD (December 19, 2024)—The current bird flu outbreak underscores the importance of maintaining strong public health systems. “Stay alert, but do not panic,” says…

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Collage of NCNW leaders holding NFID #FightFlu paddles to promote annual flu vaccination
December 5, 2024

New Collaboration Aims to Empower Black Communities to Help Protect against Preventable Respiratory Diseases

NFID partners with National Council of Negro Women Good Health WINs to raise awareness about COVID-19, flu, pneumococcal disease, and RSV

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If you have lung disease, heart disease, or diabetes, annual flu vaccination is a critical part of your care
December 3, 2024

Leading Health Organizations Urge Flu Vaccination for Those at Higher Risk

During National Influenza Vaccination Week, experts encourage everyone age 6 months and older to get vaccinated to reduce risk of severe illness and hospitalization

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Graphic illustrating people at risk for pneumococcal disease
November 8, 2024

Adults Age 50 and Older Can Help Lower Risk for Pneumonia

NFID and the American Lung Association are working together to raise awareness about the importance of pneumococcal disease vaccination for those at risk

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September 25, 2024

As Concerns about Respiratory Diseases Among Public Drop to New Lows, US Health Officials Urge Vaccination

New NFID survey shows fewer than 1 in 5 US adults are concerned about flu, COVID-19, RSV, or pneumococcal disease, and many do not plan to get vaccinated this fall and winter

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Promotional Image for Preventing Respiratory Disease News Conference
August 28, 2024

2024 NFID Annual News Conference: Preventing Respiratory Disease This Fall and Winter

Leading public health officials to present new data and national survey findings

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Respiratory season resources with flu virus background
July 16, 2024

Experts Urge Vaccination to Help Prepare for Respiratory Season

Experts available to discuss updated vaccine recommendations to help prevent respiratory diseases, including COVID-19, flu, RSV, and pneumococcal disease

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NFID Executive Committee (L to R): Jeffery Goad, Monica Farley, Kevin Ault, Kevin Rooney, Patricia Stinchfield
July 9, 2024

NFID Announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors

NFID is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 NFID Board of Directors and updated slate of officers

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