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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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Public Service Announcements, Video

What Is A Monoclonal Antibody?

Animated video on monoclonal antibodies—what they are, how they work, and their applications for COVID-19 and RSV

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August 10, 2023

The Lifesaving Impact of Vaccines for Children

As NFID celebrates its 50th anniversary, Past President Walter A. Orenstein, MD, reflects on the 30th anniversary of the Vaccines for Children program

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April 24, 2023

The Big Catch-Up for Childhood Immunizations

Since the beginning of the pandemic, childhood vaccination rates have continued to decline in many countries

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FAQs & Fact Sheets

Myths and Facts about Flu and Children

Get the facts about flu and children

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Get Vaccinated to Help Prevent Whooping Cough

Animated video on the importance of getting vaccinated to help prevent whooping cough, tetanus, and diphtheria

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Traveling Flu Bug

Help #TravelingFluBug spread awareness, not disease! Join the journey to help #FightFlu. Download and print out the Flu Bug and take a picture of the cutout in…

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Building Vaccine Confidence among Patients and Parents with Patricia (Patsy) A. Stinchfield, RN, MS, CPNP

S1, E2: NFID President Patricia (Patsy) A. Stinchfield, RN, MS, CPNP, shares her insights on storytelling and effectively responding to parent and patient concerns about vaccines …

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Vaccines for Children (VFC) PSA

Animated video on the importance of the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program for uninsured and underinsured children

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June 22, 2022

Schaffner Report: COVID-19 Vaccines for Young Children

The US has taken another big step forward in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic with vaccines now approved for children age 6 months and older. Many parents and healthcare professionals (HCPs) have been eagerly anticipating this development, while others may still be on the fence. In this final episode of the Schaffner Report, William Schaffner, MD, medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) talks with NFID Executive Director and CEO Marla Dalton, CAE, about the implications for parents and HCPs alike …

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