Immunization

National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) highlights the importance of protecting children age 2 years and younger from vaccine-preventable diseases. In the midst of the current #COVID-19 pandemic, keeping up with recommended vaccines can be challenging for parents and healthcare professionals alike. But we should not be so distracted by COVID-19 that we neglect our general health.

Weren’t able to catch all of the NFID webinars live during 2019? The new year is a great time to catch up on your to-do list.

Share these Halloween sample social posts to encourage everyone to stay up-to-date with all recommended vaccines

Read recent vaccine-related news of interest from the world of infectious diseases

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

While overall US teen vaccine coverage has increased, more education and stronger provider recommendations are needed to boost human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates…

For students and their families, back to school preparation often includes completing emergency contact forms, gathering school supplies, and getting used to a new school schedule. Ensuring that students are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases is also critical to keeping them healthy and ready to learn…

Based on living conditions and social behaviors, college students are at higher risk for certain infections. While the risks are clear, there are challenges to ensuring this population is up-to-date on recommended vaccines…

During National Immunization Awareness Month, NFID will share information and resources on social media to highlight the importance of vaccines across the lifespan. Help us spread the word in 3 easy ways…

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended several changes to US immunization schedules during the June 2019 meeting including updates to pneumococcal, hepatitis A, HPV, and meningococcal B vaccine recommendations…

In honor of Independence Day, NFID is celebrating the right of all individuals to be free of vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccines protect not only the individual who is vaccinated, but also the community in which the individual lives…

This year, we all have a reason to take heart. The current generation of teens are an empowered group, and the choices they are making about their health give parents hope for the future…