Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness. Flu can also result in serious outcomes such as hospitalization or death. Older adults, young children and…
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) published a new online toolkit developed to increase awareness about the dangers of influenza in U.S. adults with chronic health conditions and the importance of annual vaccination. As…
NACCHO is pleased to release an updated Fall 2018 edition of the Guide to Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Resources for Local Health Departments. The guide provides resources to assist local health departments (LHDs) in their overall efforts…
Join the National Learning & Action Network (LAN) on Wednesday, November 14 from 3 to 4:30pm ET for this online session. Hear from leading immunization experts and researchers Dr. Gregory Poland and Ms. Caroline Poland on their research…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Interim Updated Planning Guidance on Allocating and Targeting Pandemic Influenza Vaccine is now live on the CDC website. The guidance is available in a PDF and HTML version,…
William Schaffner, MD, NFID Medical Director and liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), will be joined by Amanda C. Cohn, MD, MPH, ACIP Executive Secretary, and NFID Director Kathleen M. Neuzil, MD, MPH, Director of…
On October 24, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a news release announcing its approval of XOFLUZATM (baloxavir marboxil) for the treatment of acute uncomplicated influenza in patients 12 years of age and…
The American Lung Association, in collaboration with Sanofi Pasteur, recently launched a new consumer flu awareness campaign, MyShot. Many adults ages 50 and older live with a chronic health condition, such as lung disease, heart disease,…
On October 12, Dr. Saad B. Omer, Professor of Global Health, Epidemiology, and Pediatrics at Emory University, presented evidence-based approaches to communicating with patients and community members about vaccine hesitancy. Dr. Omer’s presentation focused on…
On October 5th, the FDA approved expansion of HPV vaccination with Gardasil 9 to men and women ages 27 through 45 years. The National HPV Vaccination Roundtable will convene two experts, Dr. Debbie Saslow (ACS) and…