Tag Archives: Flu

Help Strike Out Flu This Season!

As part of an annual campaign to increase awareness about the importance of flu prevention, NFID kicked off its 2019-2020 flu season awareness activities with the 8th Annual Flu Awareness Night at Nationals Park in Washington, DC…

Immunization Challenges on College Campuses

Based on living conditions and social behaviors, college students are at higher risk for certain infections. While the risks are clear, there are challenges to ensuring this population is up-to-date on recommended vaccines…

The Power to Protect Yourself & Your Family

During National Immunization Awareness Month, NFID will share information and resources on social media to highlight the importance of vaccines across the lifespan. Help us spread the word in 3 easy ways…

We The People… Have The Right To Be Vaccine-Preventable Disease Free

In honor of Independence Day, NFID is celebrating the right of all individuals to be free of vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccines protect not only the individual who is vaccinated, but also the community in which the individual lives…

2019 Annual Conference on Vaccine Research: News Round-Up

NFID recently hosted the 2019 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research in Baltimore, MD, drawing more than 250 researchers and healthcare professionals from around the world to share cutting-edge research…

Hope For The Future: Teens Choosing To #GetVaccinated

This year, we all have a reason to take heart. The current generation of teens are an empowered group, and the choices they are making about their health give parents hope for the future…

Tips for a Healthy and Memorable Spring Break Adventure

Looking for a warm escape after the gnawing cold of this year’s bitter winter? Before you head out on an adventure, you need to consider whether your vacation destination puts you at risk for any infectious diseases…

Don’t Be A Dreaded Spreader!

Recent news reports show high influenza (flu) activity across the US. NFID urges everyone age 6 months and older to take 3 important steps to #FightFlu and avoid spreading (flu) to others…

Spreading Awareness Through Social Media

As 2019 begins, take a moment to connect with NFID on your favorite social media platforms to help spread trusted and timely information…

Year in Review: Reflecting on 2018 News Stories

NFID has compiled the top five important infectious disease stories of 2018, highlighting developments in disease prevention and treatment and the importance of timely vaccination across the lifespan…