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Schaffner Report: COVID-19 Vaccines, Reinfection, and Masks
…still need to wear masks or be quarantined if they are subsequently exposed to the virus? In this episode of the Schaffner Report, William Schaffner, MD, Medical Director of the…
ID News Round-Up: Research Breakthroughs and Health Advisories
…be carrying C. auris—has been rising at an alarming rate since it was first reported in the US, researchers from CDC reported. Source: NBC News CDC Issues Travel Warning over…
2021 NFID Annual Influenza/Pneumococcal Disease News Conference: News Round-Up
…because pneumococcal disease can be a serious complication of flu. NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD, presented new NFID survey data which showed that 44 percent of US adults are…
2019 NFID Survey: Attitudes about Influenza and Pneumococcal Disease Prevention
…Even when vaccines are offered in the workplace, the majority of US adults reported they were not inclined to get vaccinated. 62 percent report receiving their last flu vaccine in…
2021 Chronic Health Conditions Surveys: Gaps between Healthcare Professionals and Adult Patients
…chronic health conditions. Summary of Key Results Less than half of patients with chronic health conditions report having been vaccinated against flu Less than half of patients with chronic health…
NFID Surveys Find Gaps in Communication about Flu Between Healthcare Professionals and Patients with Chronic Health Conditions
…everyone age six months and older to follow the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and get vaccinated against flu annually. NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD…
NFID Releases Progress Report on Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Prevention and Treatment
…Director William Schaffner, MD. “The NFID Progress Report provides an overview of the steps taken to date, and highlights how best to prepare for implementation of new interventions.” The Progress…
2022 News Conference: Panelist Bios
…Epidemiology and Prevention Branch. William Schaffner, MD William Schaffner, MD, is medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) and serves as NFID liaison to the Advisory Committee…
2023 NFID News Conference: Panelist Bios
…William Schaffner, MD, is a spokesperson for the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) and formerly served as NFID medical director and past president. Dr. Schaffner is active in the…
Whistleblower Policy
…NFID policy not to allow retaliation for reports made in good faith under this policy, and no reprisals whatsoever will be taken against a person for making such a report….