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Infectious Diseases
WEBThis website is designed to provide education to the public and healthcare professionals about infectious diseases across the lifespan. All information on this site is for general purposes only, is based on US recommendations, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
WEBStay informed with the latest news, research, and resources from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), a trusted resource for up-to-date information on infectious diseases. Discover expert insights, educational resources, and practical strategies to help protect yourself, your family, and your community. Stay informed and …
2022 National Survey: Attitudes about Influenza and …
WEBThe National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) commissioned an annual survey to better understand beliefs about influenza (flu) and pneumococcal disease, as well as attitudes and practices around vaccination, …
Progress Report: Reducing the Burden of RSV across the …
WEBIn January 2022, NFID issued a Call to Action outlining key strategic priorities to reduce the burden of RSV across the lifespan. The Call to Action was based on discussions from an NFID-led virtual roundtable held with a multidisciplinary group of stakeholders and subject matter experts to review US public health priorities for the …
10 Reasons to Get Vaccinated
WEBWhen you skip vaccines, you leave yourself vulnerable to illnesses such as shingles, flu, and HPV and hepatitis B–both leading causes of cancer. Vaccines are as important to your overall health as diet and exercise. Like eating healthy foods, exercising, and getting regular check-ups, vaccines can play a vital role in keeping you healthy.
Increasing Vaccine Uptake with Data
WEBNFID and Public Health Partner Organizations Launch Pilot Project to Improve Vaccination Rates Using Data. Bethesda, MD (April 23, 2024)—The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) and technology company Fraym are partnering on a pilot project to deliver novel, hyperlocal insights to empower public health stakeholders working to …
National Immunization Awareness Month Resource …
WEBImproving HPV Immunization among US Adults: Implementing Vaccine Recommendations, an online self-paced educational activity based on the latest recommendations for vaccinating US adults against human papillomavirus (HPV), includes practical implementation strategies for shared clinical decision-making.; Vaccines are …
In Pursuit of Equity: Overcoming Health Disparities
WEBKeith C. Ferdinand, MD, Tulane University School of Medicine (Gerald S. Berenson Endowed Chair in Preventative Cardiology): Health disparities among people of color and other disadvantaged populations are a toxic gumbo of limited access, suboptimal health literacy, and bias in the application of evidence-based medical care. The most …
Hepatitis – NFID
WEBHepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. The liver is a vital organ, and when it is inflamed or damaged, its function can be affected, including the ability to process nutrients, filter the blood, and fight infections. Hepatitis is commonly caused by a viral infection, but there are other possible causes including heavy alcohol use, toxins
Leading By Example to Help Prevent Disease This Fall and Winter
WEBRSV is the leading cause of hospitalization in US infants, causing an estimated 58,000-80,000 hospitalizations and 100-300 deaths among children younger than age 5 years annually. Among adults age 65 years and older in the US, RSV hospitalizes an estimated 60,000-160,000 people and causes 6,000-10,000 deaths each year.
Pneumococcal Disease and Older Adults
WEBPneumococcal vaccination is recommended for all adults age 65 years and older. Pneumococcal disease is a serious infection that causes pneumonia, meningitis, and blood infection, as well as other less severe illnesses. Pneumococcal pneumonia hospitalizes about 150,000 people in the US each year, killing about 5 percent-7 percent, or between…
2021 Chronic Health Conditions Surveys: Gaps between …
WEBAnyone can get sick with influenza (flu), but adults with certain chronic health conditions, including heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes, are at increased risk of flu-related complications and exacerbation of underlying disease, even when the condition is well-controlled, due to the effects of flu-related inflammation that may occur long after …
Attitudes about Influenza, COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, …
WEBOnly 38% of US adults would get a flu and COVID-19 vaccine at the same time, if offered. Among those who would not get a flu and COVID-19 vaccine at the same time, top reasons cited include: 6. Concerns about the side effects from getting both vaccines at the same time (56%) Do not think it is safe to get both at the same time …
Call to Action: Reducing the Burden of RSV across the Lifespan
WEBThe National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) issued a Call to Action in January 2022 urging stronger public health focus and increased awareness of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the United States. The report, Call to Action: Reducing the Burden of RSV across the Lifespan, addresses the underappreciated impact of RSV …
Meningococcal Disease – NFID
WEBMeningococcal (muh-nin-jo-cok-ul) disease is a serious bacterial illness that can lead to severe swelling of the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) or infection of the bloodstream (meningococcal septicemia or meningococcemia). Pneumonia (lung infection) also occurs but is less common.
The Triumph of Science: The Incredible Story of Smallpox Eradication
WEBSmallpox is also the first disease for which a vaccine was developed and vaccination played a significant role in eradicating the disease. Prior to eradication, smallpox was a serious disease caused by the variola virus. It frequently led to permanent scarring, blindness, and in many cases death. Smallpox spread from person to person …
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