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A Lifelong Champion of Vaccine Safety—Kathryn M. Edwards, MD

S3, E7: Kathryn M. Edwards, MD, shares her journey from a budding chemist to a trailblazer in the prevention of pediatric infectious diseases and an advocate for ensuring vaccine safety and efficacy in the US …

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February 13, 2025 2:00 pm

Vaccines during Pregnancy: Protecting Maternal and Infant Health

In this recorded webinar, NFID, and partners ACOG and NCfIH, host a webinar discussion on strategies to help prevent infectious diseases and increase uptake of recommended vaccines during pregnancy

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August 31, 2024

Protecting Children as They Head Back to School

As school gets underway, experts from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) offer insights on childhood immunization

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Contagious Chronicles

Back to School Immunizations

In this episode, NFID experts discuss current vaccine recommendations to help keep children healthy throughout the school year and address frequently asked questions …

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August 22, 2024 12:00 pm

Back to School: Childhood and Adolescent Immunization

In this recorded webinar, speakers discuss childhood and adolescent immunizations recommended for back to school …

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Real Stories, Real People

Vivian’s Story (Hepatitis B)

A doctor unknowingly infected with hepatitis B first learned of her diagnosis while donating blood at college at age 19 …

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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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January 29, 2024 1:00 pm

Strategies for Improving HPV Vaccination Rates

In this recorded webinar, speakers discuss the burden of human papillomavirus (HPV) and current HPV vaccination recommendations in the US …

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RSV: A Virus You Should Know

Animated video highlighting the dangers of RSV for those at highest risk for severe disease

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September 19, 2023

A Game Changer for Disease Prevention and Treatment

As diseases continue to emerge, reemerge, and evolve, the development and use of advanced interventions such as monoclonal antibodies are critical for protecting public health …

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