Immunization
Adults Age 50 and Older Can Help Lower Risk for Pneumonia
NFID and the American Lung Association are working together to raise awareness about the importance of pneumococcal disease vaccination for those at risk
Is it Flu, COVID-19, or RSV? How to Tell the Difference
Is it a cold that is causing your cough or runny nose? Or could it be something potentially more serious? Although symptoms can be similar, treatment options may differ …
Navigating the Politics of Public Health with Michael T. Osterholm, PhD, MPH
S3, E4: Michael T. Osterholm, PhD, MPH, shares his vast experience in pandemic preparedness, reflecting on his work with HIV, SARS, MERS, and COVID-19. He also voices concerns about the increasing politicization of public health and the potential implications of the 2024 US elections …
Preparing for Respiratory Season
In this recorded webinar, speakers discuss the importance of vaccination to help protect against severe illness during the US respiratory season
Leading with Passion and Purpose—Demetre C. Daskalakis, MD, MPH
S3, E3: Demetre C. Daskalakis, MD, MPH, shares his journey from HIV clinical practice to public health leadership, demonstrating his relentless passion and commitment to health equity, clear and transparent communication, and ensuring equitable access to vaccines for all children and adults …
Help Prevent Flu, COVID-19, and RSV This Season
NFID and CDC experts urge vaccination to help protect against COVID-19, flu, pneumococcal disease, and RSV …
As Concerns about Respiratory Diseases Among Public Drop to New Lows, US Health Officials Urge Vaccination
New NFID survey shows fewer than 1 in 5 US adults are concerned about flu, COVID-19, RSV, or pneumococcal disease, and many do not plan to get vaccinated this fall and winter
NFID and Washington Nationals Team Up to #FightFlu
NFID and the Washington Nationals encouraged everyone age 6 months and older to get an annual flu vaccine at the 10th Annual Flu Awareness Night
Call to Action: Strategies to Improve Adult Immunization in the US
To help address low US adult immunization rates, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) convened a diverse group of stakeholders and experts to share observations, insights, and best practices for enhancing the uptake of all recommended adult vaccines in the US. This Call to Action highlights key outcomes of the roundtable discussions on the current state of adult immunization in the US …
Protecting Children as They Head Back to School
As school gets underway, experts from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) offer insights on childhood immunization