Vaccine
The Importance of Vaccination for Women of All Ages
Women’s health is always an important topic, and it is especially top of mind during the month of May, as we celebrate Mother’s Day and National Women’s Health Week. NFID and the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) discuss the importance of vaccination for women of all ages, including those that may have been skipped during the COVID-19 pandemic …
Closing Vaccination Gaps in Communities of Color
In recognition of National Minority Health Month, NFID and the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF)—a proud supporter of the NFID Keep Up The Rates campaign—encourage all partners to promote vaccination among communities of color across the US …
NFID Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine Safety
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bethesda, MD (April 13, 2021)—The following statement can be attributed to William Schaffner, MD, medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious…
NFID Releases New Communications Framework to Promote COVID-19 Prevention Measures
Guidance Reflects Expertise from Leading Healthcare, Business, Union, and Education Groups Bethesda, MD (March 23, 2021)—The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) issued a new…
Schaffner Report: New COVID-19 Vaccine and Other ACIP Updates
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recently held two important meetings to review data on vaccines for influenza, hepatitis, pneumococcal disease, shingles, and other diseases, and to approve the new Janssen COVID-19 vaccine. Marla Dalton, executive director and CEO of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), talks with NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD, about the significance of these meetings for healthcare professionals and the public …
Black History Month: Vaccine Voices for COVID-19 Vaccine Choices
As we continue to tackle health equity issues, it is important to be open to embracing new partners and creating new champions. Although highlighting the contributions of Black scientists during Black History Month is important, addressing health equity can and should be done anytime and anywhere …
NFID Partners with Terry Bradshaw and Pfizer to Educate Adults About Pneumococcal Pneumonia and the Importance of Vaccination
Collaboration Includes PSA Featuring Terry Bradshaw to Educate Adults Age 65 Years and Older Bethesda, MD (February 8, 2021)—Today, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases…
The Urgent Need to Build Vaccine Confidence among US Black Adults
Only 49 percent of US Black adults plan to get a COVID-19 vaccine, and 54 percent have received or plan to get an influenza (flu) vaccine during the 2020-2021 flu season. These findings were among the results of a new survey of US Black adults conducted by NFID to better understand beliefs about COVID-19 and flu, as well as attitudes and practices around vaccination …
New NFID Survey Underscores Need to Build Trust in COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines Among Communities of Color
Majority of US Black Adults Surveyed Are Worried about COVID-19 But Only 49 Percent Plan To Get Vaccinated Bethesda, MD (February 4, 2021)—New data released…
The Importance of Vaccination among Hispanic Communities
NFID and the National Alliance for Hispanic Health encourage all Hispanics to receive recommended vaccines that may have been delayed during the COVID-19 pandemic …