NFID Launches Updated Website on Disease Prevention and Treatment
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
by Diana Olson
9M ago
Bethesda, MD (July 3, 2023)—The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) has announced the launch of an updated website (www.nfid.org), featuring streamlined navigation, making it easier for patients, caregivers, consumers, and healthcare professionals to find information and make informed decisions on topics related to infectious diseases across the lifespan. “This refresh could not have come at a better time, as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of NFID this year, celebrating 50 years of education, prevention, and impact,” said NFID Executive Director and CEO Marla Dalton, CAE ..read more
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The Double Helix, Summer 2023
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
by Jack Baker
9M ago
Summer 2023 issue of quarterly NFID eNewsletter covering: NFID 50th Anniversary New and Improved NFID Website Flu Awareness Night at Washington Nationals NFID 50th Anniversary Gala NFID Resources (Webinars, Blogs, Podcasts) More … Message From Headquarters 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), a time to celebrate our collective accomplishments, engage with NFID stakeholders and the leaders who have helped advance the field of infectious diseases, while building momentum for the future …   View Publication ..read more
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Schaffner Report: What Adults Should Know about New RSV Vaccines
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
by Diana Olson
9M ago
Two new vaccines have been licensed in the US to help protect adults age 60 years and older from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which is a significant cause of respiratory illness in older adults and is estimated to cause up to 160,000 hospitalizations and 10,000 deaths each year in US adults age 65 years and older. In May 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved two new RSV vaccines for older adults, and in June 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended that the vaccines be available to adults ..read more
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Highlights and Key Takeaways from 2023 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
by Diana Olson
10M ago
The 2023 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research (ACVR), hosted by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), featured new scientific findings on COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza, dengue, malaria, and other diseases, as decades of research are now paying off in the form of breakthrough innovations in disease prevention and treatment. In this interview with Consultant 360, NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD, reviews some of the conference highlights: Vaccinology is the science and engineering of developing vaccines to prevent infectious diseases ..read more
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Expert Insights on Advances in RSV Prevention and Treatment
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
by Marla Dalton
10M ago
New tools in the prevention and treatment of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are moving through the development pipeline, undergoing regulatory review, and under discussion at the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). As these tools are licensed and ultimately recommended, new options will be available to help reduce the burden of this serious, yet often underappreciated public health threat. Recently, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) hosted an expert panel discussion to review the latest advancements in RSV prevention and treatment. Read on for key insig ..read more
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Experts to Explore Advances in RSV, COVID-19, and Flu Prevention and Treatment
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
by Diana Olson
10M ago
Bethesda, MD (June 1, 2023)—Leading experts in vaccinology research will explore the latest scientific advances in the prevention and treatment of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), COVID-19, influenza (flu), and other infectious diseases at the Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research hosted by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) as an online event on June 5-7, 2023. “This is an exciting time in vaccinology, as decades of scientific research are now paying off in the form of breakthrough innovations in disease prevention and treatment,” said NFID Medical Director William S ..read more
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Infectious Disease Experts Available to Discuss Hepatitis B Prevention
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
by Jack Baker
10M ago
Bethesda, MD (May 19, 2023)—May is Hepatitis Awareness Month and May 19 is Hepatitis Testing Day. The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) has spokespersons, videos, and other resources available to help increase awareness about the importance of adult vaccination and screening for hepatitis B, a serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). “Hepatitis B is one of the leading causes of liver cancer in the US,” said NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD. “For decades now, routine vaccination of US infants and catch-up vaccination for children and teens has hel ..read more
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B Protected: Hepatitis Vaccination and Screening for All Adults
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
by Diana Olson
10M ago
May is designated as Hepatitis Awareness Month in the US, and May 19 is Hepatitis Testing Day, a time to increase awareness about the importance of adult vaccination and screening for hepatitis B (and C).  Did you know that chronic hepatitis B is one of the leading causes of liver cancer in the US? And that vaccination can help protect people of all ages against hepatitis B? If you answered no to either of these questions, you are certainly not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 2/3 of people with hepatitis B are unaware that they are infected ..read more
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Breaking Barriers: Wisdom and Insights of Women Leaders in Vaccinology
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
by Diana Olson
10M ago
Mother’s Day is a perfect time to celebrate the wisdom and insights of women leaders in the field of vaccinology. The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) will host an inspiring and interactive panel discussion featuring influential Women Leaders in Vaccinology sharing personal stories and lessons learned throughout their careers, at the online 2023 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research. Read on for a preview of insights from these trailblazing women … My Italian/Honduran culture and upbringing in Honduras have always inspired me to work in pursuit of equity in global health ..read more
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The Triumph of Science: The Incredible Story of Smallpox Eradication
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
by Diana Olson
10M ago
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023 with a look back at remarkable accomplishments and significant moments in public health history. Few achievements can compare to the global eradication of smallpox. Smallpox is the first and only infectious disease that has been eradicated in humans, which means it no longer exists naturally anywhere in the world. Smallpox 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 d ..read more
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