Immunization
The History Behind Universal Flu Vaccination
Special thanks to the NFID leaders who offered their reflections on the anniversary of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendation of universal influenza (flu) vaccination for everyone age 6 months and older, on February 24, 2010 …
The Times They Are A-Changin’
Special thanks to ACOG Fellow Tamika C. Auguste, MD, chair of Women’s and Infants’ Services at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, for sharing her reflections on the evolution of vaccines recommended during pregnancy …
#ShowUp and #FightFlu
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is working in partnership with Black-led and Black-serving organizations to increase awareness of the importance of annual influenza (flu) vaccination among US Black adults. Special thanks to NFID Immediate Past-President Patricia N. Whitley-Williams, MD, for this guest blog post on the critical role that annual flu vaccines play in protecting Black families and communities …
Show Up and Fight Flu Partner Toolkit
Graphics and other resources to raise awareness about the burden of flu and increase vaccination rates among US Black adults
Leading By Example
National initiative calling on community leaders to lead by example by making a commitment to disease prevention
Monoclonal Antibodies Fact Sheet
Fact sheet provides information on monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and the differences between vaccines and mAbs
It’s Not Too Late To #FightFlu
With influenza (flu) activity now high across the US, NFID is joining the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in reminding everyone that it is not too late to benefit from annual flu vaccination. Special thanks to José R. Romero, MD, director of the CDC National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases for this guest blog post …
No es demasiado tarde para #CombatirLaInfluenza
With influenza (flu) activity now high across the US, NFID is joining the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in reminding everyone that it is not too late to benefit from annual flu vaccination. Special thanks to José R. Romero, MD, director of the CDC National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases for this guest blog post …
Early Start to Flu Season Underscores the Urgency of #LeadingByExample
Elevated influenza (flu) activity demonstrates the urgent need for healthcare professionals to make strong recommendations for their patients to get vaccinated against flu, pneumococcal disease, and COVID-19 as soon as possible …
Disparities in Flu Vaccination Coverage Are Cause for Concern
Special thanks to Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), for this guest blog post on the importance of addressing barriers to annual influenza (flu) vaccination …