
Millions of US adults are newly eligible for COVID-19 booster shots, and—at long last—children age 5-11 years can now get vaccinated against COVID-19. In this episode of the Schaffner Report, NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD, talks with NFID Executive Director & CEO Marla Dalton to help put it all into context.
Dr. Schaffner clarifies who should vs. who may receive a COVID-19 booster shot. He also addresses updates on mixing and matching vaccines as well as questions and concerns about COVID-19 vaccines for children.
Help Spread Awareness About COVID-19 Vaccines
- Share NFID COVID-19 graphics and sample social media posts
- Follow, retweet, share, and like NFID on social media
- Read Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 and Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines to learn more
To join the conversation and get the latest news on infectious diseases, follow NFID on Twitter using the hashtags #COVID-19 #StopTheSpread, like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, visit us on LinkedIn, and subscribe to receive future NFID Updates.
Related Posts

Leading by Example for a Healthier Fall and Winter
CDC guest post on the importance of disease prevention and leading by example to help protect against flu, COVID-19, and RSV

2023 NFID Annual News Conference: News Round-Up
Leading national experts at the 2023 National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) Annual News Conference: Preventing Disease this Fall and Winter emphasized the importance of vaccination to help prevent disease and protect public health …

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 …