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December 6, 2021

NFID Surveys Find Gaps in Communication about Flu Between Healthcare Professionals and Patients with Chronic Health Conditions

Disconnect between patients and HCPs on flu vaccine recommendations may put patients at risk Less than one third (31 percent) of HCPs say they recommend…

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Surveys and Publications

2021 Chronic Health Conditions Surveys: Gaps between Healthcare Professionals and Adult Patients

NFID commissioned two national surveys in 2021 on flu and pneumococcal disease vaccination as well as communication between healthcare professionals and patients with chronic health conditions  

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February 24, 2021

Getting Vaccinated Is Good for Your Heart

In honor of American Heart Month, NFID and the American Heart Association (AHA)—a proud supporter of the NFID Keep Up The Rates campaign—encourage individuals with chronic conditions to receive all of their recommended vaccines, despite delays that may have been caused by the COVID-19 pandemic …

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February 12, 2021

Why Adults with Heart Disease Need an Annual Flu Vaccine

In the US, one in four deaths is caused by heart disease, making it one of the leading causes of death. To help raise awareness about the importance of heart-healthy lifestyles, including annual influenza (flu) vaccination, American Heart Month is observed each February …

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November 11, 2020

Protecting Those Who Have Served on Veterans Day

As the US recognizes Veterans Day this week, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) and Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) encourage veterans and their families to receive recommended vaccines that may have been delayed during the COVID-19 pandemic…

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November 5, 2020

For People With Diabetes, Flu Vaccination is More Important Than Ever

November is National Diabetes Month, and the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is highlighting the importance of annual influenza (flu) vaccination as a critical component of diabetes management…

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The Dangers of Influenza and COVID-19 in Adults with Chronic Health Conditions

Call to Action on the importance of protecting adults with chronic health conditions against flu during the COVID-19 pandemic (October 2020)

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October 15, 2020

The Dangers of Influenza and COVID-19 in Adults with Chronic Health Conditions

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases has released a new Call to Action report on the risks of influenza (flu) and COVID-19 in adults with chronic health conditions and the importance of annual flu vaccination…

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February 10, 2020

Influenza Vaccination Is Critical for Patients with Heart Disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the US—each year, one in four deaths are caused by heart disease. American Heart Month is an ideal time to raise awareness about the importance of heart-healthy lifestyle choices, including annual influenza (flu) vaccination.

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December 4, 2019

Why We Must Recommend Flu Vaccine To Patients With Chronic Health Conditions

It’s not too late to vaccinate—a strong flu vaccine recommendation from a healthcare professional makes a difference

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