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For 50 years, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) has been educating and engaging the public, communities, and healthcare professionals about infectious diseases across the lifespan. In celebration of our 50th anniversary in 2023, we will be recognizing our collective achievements and building momentum for the future as we work together in pursuit of our shared vision of healthier lives for all.
In the US, communities of color are disproportionately impacted by influenza (flu). To address these long-standing disparities, NFID has been working in collaboration with Black-led and Black-serving organizations to develop the #ShowUp and #FightFlu campaign to help raise awareness among US Black adults about the importance of annual flu vaccination. Please help spread the word by sharing and downloading the resources–all free and available for partners to co-brand.
As the current respiratory season winds down, NFID continues to work with partners and stakeholders in raising awareness about disease prevention and laying the groundwork for the upcoming 2023-2024 season:
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NFID Immediate Past-President Patricia N. Whitley-Williams, MD, recently participated in a Facebook Live with BlackDoctor.org to address questions and myths about flu vaccination;
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NFID President Patricia (Patsy) A. Stinchfield, RN, MS, CPNP, answered parents' questions about COVID-19 vaccines during an Instagram Live with Unbiased Science and the COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project; and
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NFID submitted comments to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) last month regarding vaccines to prevent flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease, and hosted a webinar highlighting updates from the ACIP meeting.
Collaboration is a core value of NFID and partnerships help sustain our important work. If your organization is not already an NFID partner, join the growing list of those who share the NFID vision of healthier lives for all through the effective prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. Visit www.nfid.org/partners to join, and on behalf of NFID, thank you for your support.
Marla Dalton, CAE
NFID Executive Director & CEO
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Join colleagues from around the world for interactive discussions on the latest developments in vaccinology at the online 2023 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research on June 5-7, 2023. Trailblazing women in vaccinology and other leading experts will discuss scientific advances in vaccine research and the future of vaccinology. Space is limited so register now to reserve a spot.
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Please save the date to join NFID on September 14, 2023 in Washington, DC for our 50th Anniversary Gala to celebrate 50 years of Education, Prevention, and Impact.
The star-studded evening will feature many of the humble heroes and public health luminaries who have celebrated with and been honored by NFID during the past 50 years, including Anthony S. Fauci, MD, 1980 recipient of the NFID Maxwell Finland Award for Scientific Achievement Award, and Penny M. Heaton, MD, 2020 recipient of the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Humanitarian Award.
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NFID Webinars
Catch up on infectious disease-related continuing education with NFID free on-demand webinars—covering topics such as recommended travel vaccines, updates from ACIP meetings, COVID-19 vaccines, and more ...
Read more
www.nfid.org
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NFID podcast features thought-provoking conversations with humble heroes and future leaders, working together towards a shared vision of healthier lives through effective prevention and treatment.
Recent guests include:
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Other recent NFID blog posts include:
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#SWHRtalksHPV Video Series: Videos from the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) to help parents and guardians learn about the HPV vaccine and cancer prevention, featuring immunization experts answering key questions about HPV vaccination
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Employee Vaccination Learning Modules: Series of online learning modules from Business Partners to Convince focused on tools and skills to support employee vaccination efforts that can be tailored to include all vaccines
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Jeremy Farrar, FRS, has been named Chief Scientist of the World Health Organization (WHO), where he will oversee the Science Division which is charged with bringing together international expertise in science and innovation to develop and deliver high-quality health services to people throughout the world. Previously director of the Wellcome Trust, Farrar was honored by NFID with the 2019 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Humanitarian Award, which recognizes individuals whose outstanding humanitarian achievements have contributed significantly to improving global public health.
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