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With influenza (flu) season approaching and COVID-19 cases surging across the US, now more than ever, we must all advocate with ‘one strong voice’ for vaccination and other evidence-based prevention measures to stop the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases. In collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), NFID will host the virtual 2021 Annual Influenza (Flu)/Pneumococcal Disease News Conference on October 7, 2021 at 9:30 AM ET to kick off the 2021-2022 flu season. Together with a panel of leading experts and key partner organizations, NFID will raise awareness about the importance of protection against flu and pneumococcal disease amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, will report on flu vaccination coverage rates, and NFID will share results from a new national survey to better understand vaccination attitudes and behaviors among US adults, including adults with chronic health conditions, older adults, and others at higher risk. Be sure to join us in Leading By Example by sharing vaccination images via social media, and stay tuned for more tools and resources from NFID throughout flu season .
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To counter the prevalence of vaccine and medical misinformation online, NFID has partnered with DoSomething.org to help equip young people with reliable information. Together, we launched Complete What’s Missing, an exciting new program that aims to educate young people about meningococcal disease and the importance of prevention through vaccination, as well as ways to stay fully informed and spot medical misinformation. |
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NFID continues to partner with nearly 150 leading organizations on the Keep Up The Rates campaign to raise awareness about the importance of staying up to date on all recommended vaccines. This fall, as millions roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines/booster doses, NFID will continue to share resources to educate the public and healthcare professionals about coadministration of COVID-19, flu, and other recommended vaccines. In recognition of our work to bring together associations and other partners to help protect public health, NFID was honored by the American Society of Association Executives with a 2021 Power of A Gold Award for Keep Up The Rates.
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Getting vaccinated is the most important thing each of us can do to help stop the spread of COVID-19. As an employer, NFID has a duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of preventable hazards like COVID-19. Based on mounting evidence of the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines, NFID adopted a new policy requiring all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. More recently, NFID submitted written comments to the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) in support of vaccination to help prevent hepatitis B, herpes zoster (shingles), and pneumococcal disease.
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None of this work would be possible without the generous support of our donors and partners. Thank you all for your commitment to our shared vision of healthier lives through the effective prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. I hope you will consider making a donation online to join us in the fight against infectious diseases.
Marla Dalton, CAE
NFID Executive Director & CEO
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Registration Now Open for the NFID Virtual Clinical Vaccinology Course: November 15-17, 2021
Looking for new strategies to help increase vaccination rates? Join NFID to learn about vaccination recommendations across the lifespan. Led by expert speakers, the interactive online Clinical Vaccinology Course (CVC) will focus on new developments and issues related to the use of vaccines, including the latest CDC vaccination recommendations, practical strategies for ensuring timely immunization, and the ongoing impact and challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021 topics include:
- Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Updates
- Communication Strategies to Improve Vaccine Confidence
- Preventing Outbreaks
- Rapid Response During a Pandemic
- Strategies to Increase Immunization Rates
- Vaccine Safety and Monitoring
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Save the Date: December 13, 2021
NFID Awards Gala & Silent Auction
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NFID presents annual awards to outstanding individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to public health. Donate to honor the 2021 awardees who will be recognized at the NFID Awards Gala & Silent Auction on December 13, 2021. We hope you will join us for this spectacular event, with a silent auction not to be missed!
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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and 25 leading medical and public health organizations, including NFID, strongly urge all pregnant women—along with those recently pregnant, planning to become pregnant, lactating, and other eligible individuals—to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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The American College Health Association (ACHA) has developed a guide and Student Ambassador Toolkit to help students promote healthy behaviors to stop the spread of COVID-19 on college campuses.
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A new call to action from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), Collaboration to Address Influenza Vaccination Among Older Adults, identifies issues surrounding influenza vaccination of older adults along with potential solutions. NFID was among the 50 participating organizations at the June 2021 virtual roundtable that served as the basis for the report. |
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Families Fighting Flu has launched the Flu Vaccination Promise program for the 2021-2022 flu season. When individuals or organizations promise to get vaccinated by a certain date, they will receive a reminder email. Sign the Promise Wall and share quotes about why flu vaccination is important to you. |
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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: Who Needs a COVID-19 Booster Dose?
With cases of COVID-19 on the rise and the Delta variant surging, CDC now recommends COVID-19 booster shots for certain populations. In this episode of the Schaffner Report, Marla Dalton, NFID Executive Director and CEO, talks with NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD, about the updated CDC guidance. Read More ...
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Can You Tell Vaccine Facts from Fiction?
For 2021 National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), NFID created a quiz to test reader knowledge of vaccine facts and fiction. How did our readers do? Read More ...
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Read recent news of interest from the world of infectious diseases, with a focus on COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant women and additional doses for those who are immunocompromised. Read More ...
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How To Support Vaccination? Count The Ways ...
Throughout National Immunization Awareness Month (August 2021), NFID shared information and resources on social media to highlight the importance of vaccines. Read 7 easy things you can do to help spread the word. Read More ...
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NFID offers complimentary webinars to help expand your knowledge of vaccine recommendations and best practices around communication and implementation. Topics covered include COVID-19, strategies for increasing adolescent and adult vaccination rates, updates from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and real-world insights to promote vaccine acceptance. |
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Monthly Giving Makes Donating Easy
D id you know you can schedule a monthly gift to support NFID? Setting up a recurring gift is a convenient and meaningful way to contribute and help sustain NFID. Learn more at www.nfid.org/ways-to-give.
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