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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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FAQs & Fact Sheets, Graphic

Vaccines for Children Program (VFC)

Factsheets and videos about the Vaccines for Children Program

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April 24, 2022

Protecting Infants: The Importance of Staying Up To Date with Recommended Vaccines

National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), is an annual observance scheduled for April 24-30, 2022, to highlight the positive impact of vaccination on the lives of infants and children. The priority this year is to ensure that families stay on track for routine checkups and vaccinations following disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic …

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Flu Is Not A Game

Animated videos on the importance of annual flu vaccination for people with chronic health conditions

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August 25, 2020

We Are Safer…Our Family Is Safer…Our Community Is Safer

A mom shares her story about keeping her young son up-to-date on routine vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic…

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3 Things Parents Need to Know about Measles and Vitamin A

Download and share this infographic to raise awareness about measles prevention and management

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Vitamin A for the Management of Measles in the US

Call to Action emphasizing recommendations that all US children presenting with measles receive an age-appropriate dose of vitamin A (March 2020)

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November 12, 2019

7 Things You Need to Know on World Pneumonia Day

Pneumococcal disease is a leading cause of illness throughout the world, but there are safe and effective vaccines that can help prevent it

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5 Things You Need to Know About Measles

Download and share this infographic to raise awareness about measles prevention

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September 28, 2019

Help Strike Out Flu This Season!

As part of an annual campaign to increase awareness about the importance of influenza (flu) prevention, NFID kicked off its 2019-2020 flu season awareness activities at the 8th Annual Flu Awareness Night at Nationals Park

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