Leading by Example to #FightFlu and #PreventPneumo
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Alex M. Azar II, US Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Mark May, NFID #FightFlu Ambassador, led by example by getting vaccinated against flu at the 2019 NFID Influenza/ Pneumococcal News Conference. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone age 6 months and older get vaccinated against influenza each year.
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Message from Headquarters
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In the US, millions of people get sick, hundreds of thousands are hospitalized, and tens of thousands die from influenza (flu) and related complications every year—which is why NFID devotes significant time and energy to increasing awareness about the annual burden of flu and the importance of prevention.
US Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex M. Azar II gave the keynote presentation at the news conference,
highlighting final influenza vaccine coverage data from the 2018-2019 season and discussing the importance of vaccination to prevent flu and pneumococcal disease. NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD moderated the panel and shared results from an
NFID national survey
of US adults to better understand vaccination attitudes and behaviors. P
anelists included NFID President-Elect Patricia N. Whitley-Williams, MD, of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and preventive cardiologist William B. Borden, MD, of George Washington University and GW Medical Faculty Associates. In addition to emphasizing the importance of annual flu vaccination for everyone age six months and older, panelists also noted that flu season is a great time to discuss vaccination against pneumococcal disease.
Secretary Azar
led by example
and got vaccinated against flu at the news conference, joined by 2019-2020 NFID/Outland Trophy #FightFlu ambassador and former Washington Redskins player, Mark May, as well as all of the panelists. The complete news conference recording and related resources are available at:
nfid.org/2019flunews
.
We were pleased to have the support of so many NFID partner organizations and media outlets participating in the news conference, both live and remotely, to help raise awareness about the importance of flu and pneumococcal disease prevention.
The months ahead promise to be very busy. On October 5, NFID will co-sponsor Metropolitan Fashion Week Los Angeles to remind everyone that flu is not fashionable, and on November 3-5, we will be exhibiting at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA (visit us at booth 1012).
In closing, thank you to all who responded to the NFID annual stakeholder survey—your feedback helps us ensure that we are successfully fulfilling our mission to provide education about the effective prevention and treatment of infectious diseases across the lifespan. As we continue to provide timely and relevant education, I would also like to call your attention to the newly redesigned
NFID website
, which features improved search functionality and a responsive, mobile-friendly design. As always, your feedback on the new website is welcome.
Here’s to a happy and healthy fall season ahead…
Best regards,
Marla Dalton, CAE
NFID Executive Director & CEO
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Don't Miss 2019 NFID Clinical Vaccinology Course
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Space is limited, so don’t delay
!
Register now
for the 2019 NFID Clinical Vaccinology Course on November 16-17, 2019 in Washington, DC. Learn about the latest US vaccination recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), along with strategies and best practices to put the recommendations into practice.
Submit an abstract by October 16, 2019:
NFID invites poster submissions of immunization best practices and implementation strategies. Abstracts of previously published or presented work will be considered. Take advantage of this opportunity to share your successes and lessons learned with a highly engaged audience. Visit
nfid.org/cvc
to learn more and submit online.
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Raising Awareness About Measles Prevention
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Measles is highly contagious, can be serious and even deadly, and is easy to prevent with a safe and effective vaccine. NFID recently launched a new campaign to raise awareness about the risks associated with measles and the importance of prevention through vaccination. The campaign includes
animated videos and infographics
that can be shared via social media. Working together, we can all help prevent the spread of measles.
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Present Your Research: 2020 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research
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The
2020 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research (ACVR)
will be held on March 23-25, 2020 in Washington, DC. NFID invites abstract submissions of original research in the field of vaccinology for poster or oral presentation at ACVR. Abstracts are peer-reviewed for quality of research, educational and scientific content, and overall impact.
Submission categories include:
- Behavioral Science and Vaccine Hesitancy
- Epidemiology and Burden of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
- Novel Vaccine Delivery Mechanisms
- Precision/Personalized Vaccinology
- Vaccine Policy, Programs, and Practice
- Vaccine Research, Development, and Production
- Vaccine Safety and Monitoring
- Vaccines Against Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Vaccines to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
Don't miss the opportunity to present your work to an audience of vaccinology experts from around the world.
Submission deadline is December 18, 2019
at 11:59 PM ET.
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ADVAC Call for Applications
The
Advanced Course of Vaccinology (ADVAC)
will take place at Les Pensières in France on May 11-22,
2020. ADVAC is a training program for decision-makers in all fields related to vaccines and vaccination. The application deadline is
November 15, 2019
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MenB College Recommendations and Requirements
The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) is compiling a comprehensive list of colleges and universities that have a recommendation or requirement for students to receive meningococcal serogroup B (MenB) vaccines. To submit information about a college or university with a MenB recommendation or requirement, please contact
Lisa Jacques-Carroll at IAC
.
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Immunization Information Systems
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has a new
Immunization Information Technology guide
to help healthcare professionals in the use of immunization information systems and two-dimensional (2D) barcode scanning and their interaction with electronic health record (EHR) vendors.
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Save The Date: 2020 NFID Annual Awards Dinner
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NFID will recognize three outstanding leaders for their significant and lasting contributions to public health and the field of infectious diseases:
Penny M. Heaton, MD,
will receive the 2020 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Humanitarian Award,
Claire V. Broome, MD,
will receive the 2020 Maxwell Finland Award for Scientific Achievement, and
Richard J. Whitley, MD,
will receive the 2020 John P. Utz Leadership Award. The awards will be presented at the
2020 NFID Annual Awards Dinner
on
June 11, 2020 in Washington, DC.
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Key Actions to Promote Vaccine Acceptance
There has been a global campaign of misinformation, driven by social media, that has led many parents to refuse vaccines for their families. Refusing vaccination puts both their own children and their communities at-risk.
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Sharing (Accurate Vaccine Information) Is Caring
The spread of misinformation about vaccines is increasing worldwide and outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases are occurring across the globe—creating an opportunity for NFID and partner organizations to share accurate information about the importance of vaccination in preventing deadly diseases.
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#GetVaccinated to Help Prevent Hepatitis B on #WorldHepatitis Day
#WorldHepatitisDay, observed annually on July 28th, is designed to raise awareness of the importance of viral hepatitis prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
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In Memoriam: Cynthia Pellegrini
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NFID Director Cynthia (Cindy) Pellegrini passed away on July 26, 2019 following a valiant, two-year battle with ovarian cancer. Pellegrini devoted herself to non-profit advocacy. While at the American Academy of Pediatrics, she helped ensure coverage for children's preventive care in the Affordable Care Act and helped end the dangerous use of lead in children's toys. At the March of Dimes, she was at the forefront of the legislative response to the Zika virus. A consumer representative on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, Pellegrini was also a member of the NFID Board of Directors. NFID joins her family, friends, and many colleagues in mourning this tremendous loss.
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