National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID)
nfidvaccines.bsky.social
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID)
@nfidvaccines.bsky.social
Non-profit focused on educating and engaging the public, communities, and healthcare professionals about infectious diseases across the lifespan #IDsky
Latest episode of #InfectiousIDeas features compelling conversation with #Ebola survivor and global health expert @craigspencer.bsky.social @brownpublichealth.bsky.social

🎧 Listen to his powerful story: www.nfid.org/podcast/from...

#GlobalHealth #NFIDPodcast
From Shark Dreams to Global Health
Craig Spencer, MD, MPH, shares lessons from Ebola to COVID-19, highlighting crisis leadership, empathy, and why lessons of past pandemics must not be forgotten ...
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June 5, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Although many US adults know the basics of handwashing (soap and water for at least 2️⃣0️⃣ seconds in key places where germs are likely to spread), there is still room for improvement in handwashing behavior

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#WashYourHands #HandsInForHandwashing
May 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
#OnThisDay in 2007…

FDA approved 1st US #vaccine for humans against avian influenza virus H5N1
#FightFlu #IDSky #MedSky
April 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
🧬 From breakthrough platforms to advanced adjuvants, the future of respiratory virus #vaccines is here. Join NFID online on 5/5-7 at the 2025 #NFIDACVR for discussions on exciting new developments ...

Complimentary registration available: www.nfid.org/acvr
#IDSky #MedSky
April 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
#NFID Adult #Vaccine Uptake Dashboard helps users design effective, community-specific vaccination campaigns, developed in collaboration with Fraym, Association of Immunization Managers, and @nacchoalerts.bsky.social

Learn more and request access: www.nfid.org/us-vaccine-u...
April 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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please @nfidvaccines.bsky.social for our Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research coming up in May - it is a virtual meeting with complimentary registration.
April 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Thank you to everyone who joined us during the @apha.org #NPHWChat! There is so much to learn about public health and so many different ways to get involved
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We’ve come to the end of this year’s #NPHWChat! We had a great time chatting with all of you – it flew by! Thanks @bsky.app for this great platform. We know the convo isn’t over, so let’s keep it going beyond NPHW. Thank you for all you do for public health!
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April 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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A4 (1/3): Policies and programs that address a person’s whole health are important to promoting healthy living. All aspects of health are closely connected. Infectious disease prevention is connected to chronic disease prevention which is connected to injury prevention and on and on. #NPHWChat
April 9, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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A3 Extreme weather resilience now includes public health interventions like cooling centers and vector-borne disease mitigation—highlighting how health and climate are no longer siloed. apha.org/infographic #NPHW #NPHWChat
April 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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A1 for Q1: The Vaccines For Children (VFC) Program-
Prevented 472 million illnesses and 29.8 million hospitalizations in the first 30 years. #NPHWChat www.cdc.gov/vaccines-for...
About the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program
Learn about how vaccine access for children has saved the United States money and created health equ
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April 9, 2025 at 6:13 PM
A1: Vaccination is one of the most important achievements in public health, from eradicating smallpox to eliminating polio and measles. NFID is committed to preserving and strengthening US immunization programs to help ensure healthier lives for all. #NPHWChat
April 9, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Happening TODAY: The #NPHWChat is almost here! Gather your friends and join us for an exciting conversation starting at 2 p.m. ET
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April 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
1️⃣ day left to register for complimentary #NFID webinar on Ensuring Equitable Access to Vaccines

📆 April 8, 2025 at 12PM ET
with NFID Medical Director @aradultimmdoc.medsky.social, Adjoa Kyerematen, Reed Tuckson, MD, and Julissa Soto, MPH

Register online for access:🔗 ow.ly/ZywJ50VqQgU
April 7, 2025 at 11:45 AM
News Round-Up: Infectious Disease Threats via #NFIDBlog

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March 19, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Vaccines and Heart Health: A Vital Connection

Heart disease can increase the risk of serious or fatal complications from diseases including COVID-19, flu, and RSV

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#GetVaccinated #LowerYourRisk #FightFlu #HeartMonth #MedSky
Vaccines and Heart Health: A Vital Connection
Heart disease can increase the risk of serious or fatal complications from respiratory diseases including COVID-19, flu, and RSV
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February 26, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Roses are red, violets are blue,
A flu vaccine shows I care for you!
No fever, no chills, no aches to bear,
Just love and health—because I care.

So go #GetVaccinated, don’t delay,
Let’s stay flu-free this Valentine’s Day! 💘✨

Learn more: www.nfid.org/flu #FightFlu
February 14, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Harnessing the Power of Local Data:
#NFID dashboard aims to empower stakeholders with local data to increase US adult vaccine uptake ow.ly/sIOi50UWUyq

Partners include @nacchoalerts.bsky.social and Association of Immunization Managers, along with technology partner Fraym
Harnessing The Power of Local Data
NFID dashboard aims to empower stakeholders with hyperlocal data to increase US adult respiratory vaccine uptake
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February 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Need strategies to help prevent infectious diseases and ⬆️ vaccination rates in pregnant women 🤰?

Don't miss #NFID webinar on 2/13 at 2PM ET with @ACOG and @infantcoalition, Vaccines during Pregnancy: Protecting Maternal and Infant Health

Register: www.nfid.org/webinar/vacc...
February 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
📢 Excited to share the 2024 #NFID Impact Report! Working together, we have made strides in preventing infectious diseases and saving lives ...

#ThankYou to all of the donors, partners, and supporters who helped make it possible 💙

Learn more: www.nfid.org/resource/2024-impact-report/
2024 NFID Impact Report
Annual report highlighting 2024 activities and key accomplishments, showcasing efforts to improve public health through partnerships, programs, and advocacy
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January 15, 2025 at 10:28 PM
🎙️ 🆕 #InfectiousIDeas episode featuring #PublicHealth thought leaders sharing their concerns and hopes for the future 🌟

Don’t miss the highlights of these insightful conversations 👉 www.nfid.org/podcast/voic...

#VaccinesSaveLives #HealthEquity #NFIDPodcast
Voices of Public Health: Concerns and Hopes for the Future
A special compilation featuring compelling conversations with public health thought leaders sharing their concerns and hopes for the future ...
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January 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
📣 Calling all #vaccine researchers! The call for abstracts is currently OPEN for the 2025 #NFID Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research. Share your research, learn, and collaborate with colleagues and experts in vaccinology from around the world ➡️

nfid.org/2025abstracts #NFIDACVR
December 24, 2024 at 4:05 AM
Join @nfidvaccines.bsky.social on 1/7/2025 at 2PM ET for a complimentary #CME webinar on COVID-19 Updates and Best Practices with experts from FDA and CDC

Learn more and register: ow.ly/QRHC50UsL2M
COVID-19 Updates and Best Practices (CME Webinar)
NFID webinar discussion on COVID-19 updates and US vaccination recommendations ...
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December 17, 2024 at 5:09 PM
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The @nfidvaccines.bsky.social is accepting abstract submissions for their Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research - #MedSky + #IDSky.

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NFID Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research - Home
Call for Abstracts Now Open The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) invites abstract submissions of original research in the field of vaccinology. Abstracts are peer-reviewed for qualit...
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December 5, 2024 at 5:58 PM
What do people with diabetes, heart disease, asthma, and COPD all have in common? They are all at increased risk for pneumococcal disease.

Talk with a trusted healthcare professional about vaccines to help #PreventPneumo and learn more at: www.nfid.org/pneumococcal
December 9, 2024 at 1:25 PM