Building Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines and
All Recommended Immunizations
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Message From Headquarters |
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Thanks to safe and effective vaccines, considerable progress has been made in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic in the US, but we still have a long way to go in achieving higher vaccination coverage rates across the country. The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) continues to collaborate with multidisciplinary partner organizations to share insights and strategies to help healthcare professionals and community leaders promote and build vaccine confidence. The NFID toolkit, with videos, social media graphics, complimentary webinars, and other resources, based on the consensus report, COVID-19 Communications: Promoting Prevention Measures and Vaccine Confidence, is available online for all partners to use and share widely .
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Recognizing that vaccine hesitancy remains a challenge, especially in rural and conservative communities, NFID is partnering with BIO on a rural radio media tour to address questions and concerns about vaccine safety and effectiveness. Through the tour, NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD, continues to share important messaging about COVID-19 vaccines. Additionally, NFID is collaborating with partners such as Made To Save to promote access to COVID-19 vaccines in communities of color. |
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Rapidly evolving situations like pandemics require a nimble, flexible approach. To help all stakeholders understand the implications of new vaccine developments and related public health guidance, NFID continues to share new episodes of The Schaffner Report, and recently submitted comments to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to underscore key messages on COVID-19 vaccine safety and the importance of COVID-19 vaccines for adolescents. |
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As we work to strengthen confidence in COVID-19 vaccines, we must also address the disruptions in preventive care caused by the pandemic. The Keep Up The Rates campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of staying up to date on all recommended vaccines across the lifespan. In collaboration with 120+ partners, the campaign focus is now expanding to address coadministration of COVID-19 vaccines and other recommended vaccines, as well as health equity and disparities in health outcomes. |
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New NFID resources will be shared during National Immunization Awareness Month in August and throughout the upcoming respiratory virus season, in which the threat of COVID-19, influenza (flu), pneumococcal disease, and RSV circulating simultaneously looms large. This fall, NFID will again kick off the 2021-2022 season with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at the Annual Influenza and Pneumococcal Disease News Conference, and we will continue to work with our partners to build on the momentum and raise awareness about the importance of disease prevention throughout flu season. I am pleased to share that NFID earned an ASAE Gold Circle Merit Award for the 2020-2021 campaign, #StopTheSpread: COVID-19, Influenza, and Pneumococcal Disease Campaign, and we look forward to another successful campaign ahead. |
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NFID strongly believes in the power of collaboration to raise awareness with ‘one strong voice.’ We look forward to working with all of our partners in continuing to face the challenges ahead. As always, thank you for your support.
Marla Dalton, CAE
NFID Executive Director & CEO
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Empowering a 'Vaccine Literate' Public
NFID is proud to join Business Partners to CONVINCE in the effort to mobilize the business community with tools and resources to engage employers and employees to accept COVID-19 vaccines.
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#StopCOVIDNow: NMQF Health Champions
The National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) has developed a new Health Champions program to promote equity in COVID-19 vaccinations in Black and Hispanic communities through culturally appropriate and relevant communications, education, and training. |
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National Vaccine Day
NFID is working with 1Day Sooner to advocate for National Vaccine Day—a one-time holiday to celebrate COVID-19 vaccination across the US. To support their advocacy efforts, visit nationalvaccineday.com
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Social Media and Vaccine Confidence
The Alliance for Advancing Health Online has launched the Vaccine Confidence Fund and a request for proposals to support targeted research on how best to use social media and online platforms to better understand and increase vaccination confidence and uptake. The application deadline is August 6, 2021. |
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Stay up-to-date on NFID activities by following the NFID Blog. Recent popular posts include:
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Schaffner Report: COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects—
Cause or Coincidence?
As COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue, questions and concerns about potential side effects are circulating. In addition to the typical sore arm and fatigue, reports have recently surfaced about individuals suffering from various symptoms after getting vaccinated, including ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis). Read More ...
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The Last Mile: Overcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy
There is light at the end of the pandemic tunnel in the US, thanks to the rapid development and efficient distribution of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines. We have plenty of reasons to rejoice, but a lingering and frustrating impediment to attaining nationwide herd immunity persists—continued vaccine hesitancy. Read More ...
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Hepatitis Awareness Month is a time to increase public awareness about hepatitis B and celebrate the contributions of community organizations working on the frontlines to eliminate viral hepatitis. Read more …
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June is Men’s Health Month, a national observance to raise awareness about healthcare for men and focus on encouraging boys, men, and their families to take charge of their health by implementing healthy living decisions. In recognition of Men’s Health Month, NFID and Men’s Health Network encourage all men and boys to stay up to date on recommended vaccines. Read more …
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Please Consider NFID in Your Estate Planning
With the help of an advisor, you can include language in your will or trust specifying a gift be made to NFID as part of your estate plan. Your gift will make a lasting difference, helping to sustain and strengthen NFID well into the future.
If you have included NFID in your estate plans, please let us know so that we can recognize your generosity.
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