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  • The History Behind Universal Flu Vaccination
    by nfid on February 24, 2023 at 1:00 pm

    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’
    by nfid on February 14, 2023 at 1:30 pm

    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
    by nfid on January 31, 2023 at 6:30 pm

    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 ...

  • 5 Reasons To Protect Yourself against HPV
    by nfid on January 26, 2023 at 2:15 pm

    Almost all cervical cancer in the US is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). January is Cervical Health Awareness Month—a timely reminder about the importance of getting vaccinated against HPV ...

  • Insights from Thought Leaders through Podcasts and Blogs
    by nfid on January 17, 2023 at 8:30 pm

    From health disparities to overcoming vaccine hesitancy and increasing vaccination rates, public health thought leaders shared their perspectives with the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) throughout 2022. Read on for highlights of some of the provocative podcast episodes and engaging blog posts still very relevant today ...

  • What You Should Know about Measles and Vitamin A
    by nfid on January 4, 2023 at 4:00 pm

    Given that two doses of the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine are 97% effective in preventing the disease, it should not be necessary for a parent or a healthcare professional to know how to treat measles. However, declines in MMR vaccine coverage have resulted in persistent outbreaks, including more than 80 cases most recently in central Ohio ...

  • The Impact of NFID By The Numbers
    by nfid on December 29, 2022 at 2:00 pm

    As 2022 draws to a close, on behalf of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), we are grateful to all of our partners and donors whose generous support helps make our work possible. 2022 was another banner year for NFID. Read the FY22 Annual Report to learn more ...

  • An Inspirational Celebration of Public Health Heroes
    by nfid on December 22, 2022 at 4:00 pm

    At the 2022 Awards Gala & Silent Auction, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) recognized the remarkable accomplishments of three inspiring public health leaders: Katherine L. O’Brien, MD, MPH; Barney S. Graham, MD, PhD; and Bruce G. Gellin, MD ...

  • It’s Not Too Late To #FightFlu
    by nfid on December 6, 2022 at 3:00 pm

    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 ...

  • What Keeps Our Heroes Up at Night?
    by nfid on November 28, 2022 at 1:45 pm

    The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is honoring three outstanding public health heroes whose inspirational work has fueled the global response to COVID-19 and other potential pandemics. Support the NFID mission and help honor the 2022 awardees …

  • A Perfect Storm: Antibiotic Resistance and COVID-19
    by nfid on November 20, 2022 at 2:00 pm

    COVID-19 disease caused surges in hospitalization with a proportion of patients experiencing severe disease that led to prolonged hospitalization and the use of invasive medical devices. At the same time, the pandemic also diminished the ability of hospitals to perform optimal infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship activities as resources were diverted to COVID-19 response ...

  • Early Start to Flu Season Underscores the Urgency of #LeadingByExample
    by nfid on November 14, 2022 at 2:15 pm

    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 ...