Vaccine
US Health Officials Urge Vaccination Against Flu, COVID-19, and RSV This Fall and Winter
New NFID survey shows many US adults underestimate the seriousness of respiratory diseases and do not plan to get vaccinated this season
2023 National Survey: Attitudes about Influenza, COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and Pneumococcal Disease
2023 national survey on flu, RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease
Influenza Vaccination Coverage by Population (2019-2023)
Graphic on flu vaccination coverage by population from 2019-2020 through 2022-2023
2023 NFID Annual News Conference: Preventing Disease This Fall and Winter
Leading national public health experts will present final 2022-2023 US influenza season data and results from a new national survey of US adults on vaccination behaviors and attitudes around flu, RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease
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
Influenza Vaccine Options: 2023-2024 Season
Annual flu vaccination is recommended for everyone age 6 months and older, and several flu vaccine options are available
The Implications of Low Vaccination Rates
The implications of low vaccination rates extend well beyond the immediate protection conferred by vaccines against specific pathogens. Long-term benefits of vaccination include heightened resilience against future outbreaks, improved educational and economic stability resulting from reduced school and work absenteeism, as well as fewer healthcare visits and decreased hospitalizations due to preventable illnesses.
The Lifesaving Impact of Vaccines for Children
As NFID celebrates its 50th anniversary, Past President Walter A. Orenstein, MD, reflects on the 30th anniversary of the Vaccines for Children program
National Immunization Awareness Month Resource Round-Up
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases has compiled resources for NIAM (and all year-round) to raise awareness about vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of disease prevention
Vaccines for Life
Animated videos highlighting the importance of staying up to date on all recommended vaccines throughout our lives