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Progress Report: Reducing the Burden of RSV across the Lifespan
…Control and Prevention. RSV Trends and Surveillance. Accessed December 20, 2021. www.cdc.gov/rsv/research/us-surveillance.html. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. RSV in Older Adults and Adults with Chronic Medical Conditions. Accessed December…
Complications from Flu Largely Preventable with Annual Flu Vaccine
…all communities. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, and powered by millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate for the public’s health, and share lifesaving resources. The Dallas-based organization has…
Hilleman Awardees: Where Are They Now?
…Here’s a look at where they are now… 2015 Jesse H. Erasmus, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Infectious Diseases Research Institute Funds from the Hilleman Award contributed to my graduate research on…
Celebrating Infectious Disease Heroes: Myron M. Levine, MD
…in 2016, as an important tool in the fight against this deadly disease. Mike Levine has also been at the forefront of fundamental research, revolutionizing the approach to infectious disease…
Experts to Discuss Innovations in Vaccinology Research
Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research Will Focus on Preparing for a Resilient Future Bethesda, MD (May 2, 2024)—Leading experts in vaccinology research will explore the latest scientific advances to prevent…
Pregnancy: Protecting Baby Starts Now
…protecting your baby. You may have changed the way you eat, started taking a prenatal vitamin, and started to research which car seat to buy. But, did you know that…
Celebrating Infectious Disease Heroes: Peter Piot, MD, PhD
…inspired and led the global response to AIDS for decades—from the creation of Projet SIDA, the first international AIDS research collaboration in Africa, to his leadership of the Joint United…
Celebrating Infectious Disease Heroes: Thomas M. File, Jr., MD
…learned through their experiences and research with the broader health community. In recognition of one such dedicated leader, NFID is proud to present the 2017 John P. Utz Leadership Award…
NFID Statement on the Impact of Racism on Public Health
…to working tirelessly to end systemic racism. NFID calls for additional research into effective interventions and continued education of healthcare professionals and the public to improve the health of racial…
Tweeting About New Standards for Adult Immunization Practice
…be “patient-owned” and ‘opt-out’ rather than ‘opt-in.’ https://twitter.com/RebeccaImmuGuru/status/436573513194147840 Finally, there was a general call for resources to help HCPs understand and implement the new standards. Suggested resources include: www.adultvaccination.org www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/patient-ed/adults/index.html…