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FAQs & Fact Sheets

What Is an Antiviral?

Overview of antivirals—what they are, how they work, and what diseases they help treat

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October 30, 2024

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 …

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Journey to Patient Advocate and Public Health Champion with Leana Wen, MD, MSc

S2, E9: Leana Wen, MD, MSc, shares her thoughts on addressing health disparities, improving health outcomes, and the untold health stories that deserve more attention …

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Contagious Chronicles

Don’t Be A Dreaded Spreader

In this episode, NFID experts offer insights on updated recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, influenza (flu), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

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Cracking the Code: Health Communication Insights with Céline Gounder, MD, ScM

S2, E8: Céline Gounder, MD, ScM, shares her insights on the importance of trust in public health communication, the fight against misinformation, and the future of infectious disease diagnostics …

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FAQs & Fact Sheets

What Is Long COVID?

Long COVID includes a range of long-term health issues that can occur in people who have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19

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Public Service Announcements, Video

¿Eres Ese Tipo de Persona?

Animated video in Spanish on flu symptoms, prevention, and treatment, reminding viewers to get vaccinated each year and stay home when sick to help protect themselves and those around them from flu

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Public Service Announcements, Video

Are You That Person?

Animated video on flu symptoms, prevention, and treatment, reminding viewers to get vaccinated each year and stay home when sick to help protect themselves and those around them from flu

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July 3, 2023

NFID Launches Updated Website on Disease Prevention and Treatment

Redesigned site aims to empower the public and healthcare professionals with information to make informed decisions

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FAQs & Fact Sheets

Influenza (Flu) Treatment

Flu antiviral drugs can be used to treat flu illness and help prevent serious flu-related complications, including hospitalization and death

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