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Thimerosal and Vaccines
…Multiple well-conducted scientific studies have found no evidence that thimerosal in vaccines causes harm, except for minor reactions like redness or swelling at the injection site. Notably, extensive research has…
Vaccine Safety
…posts to help educate the public about vaccine science and safety, tagging NFID: Years of research. Thousands of volunteers. Independent safety boards. That’s what goes into every approved vaccine. Because…
Help Prevent Flu, COVID-19, and RSV This Season
…Aren’t Worried about Respiratory Diseases like Flu and COVID-19, According to New Research (CBS News) Most US Adults Won’t Get Vaccinated as Flu, COVID-19 Season Looms: Survey (HealthDay) Addressing Vaccine…
Influenza Vaccine Options: 2023-2024 Season
…updated as needed to protect against the influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during the upcoming season. Even in cases when vaccination does not prevent infection, it…
Navigating the Politics of Public Health with Michael T. Osterholm, PhD, MPH
…Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota. Osterholm shares his vast experience in pandemic preparedness, reflecting on his work with HIV, SARS, MERS, and COVID-19. He…
Operation Warp Speed: Transforming Disease Prevention with Peter Marks, MD, PhD
…Research (CBER) at the US Food and Drug Administration. He shares his insights on the origin of Operation Warp Speed during the COVID-19 pandemic, efforts to transform the FDA approach…
Vaccines and Diabetes
…Having either type 1 or type 2 diabetes can make you more likely to get very sick from COVID-19. In addition, research suggests that adults who have been infected with…
Investment Policy Statement
…research, on the investment manager(s) Notifying NFID of any changes in the ownership of the manager(s), changes in style of the manager(s) in writing or any intended deviations from investment…
NFID Calls for Evidence-Based Guidance as Many People Skip Life-Saving Respiratory Vaccines
…flu vaccine this respiratory season. “The politicization of vaccination hurts everyone, because the viruses don’t care who you voted for,” said Hopkins. Additional information about the NFID survey research and…
2 Simple Steps to Prevent Cervical Cancer
…for boys and girls starting at age 9 years. New research has reinforced the benefits of starting HPV vaccination at age 9; however, teens and young adults age 13 to…