Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule Recommendations for Ages 18 Years or Younger, United States, 2022 COVID-19 Vaccination ACIP recommends use of COVID-19 vaccines for everyone ages 6 months and older. COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines may be administered on the same day. See the COVID-19 Vaccine: Interim COVID-19 Immunization Schedule for additional information. Using the schedule To…
Pneumococcal Disease Adolescent Vaccination Recommendation: The polysaccharide pneumococcal vaccine (PPSV) is recommended for adolescents with certain underlying conditions, such as: diabetes, chronic lung, heart, kidney, or liver disease, or alcoholism; a cochlear implant or cerebrospinal fluid leaks; weakened immune systems due to such conditions as cancer or HIV infection; damaged or non-functioning spleen; sickle cell…
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Home Newsroom Blogs Blogs Read NFID News for important news and updates Newsroom Blogs Image Library News Conferences Press Releases Resources When to Seek Help for a Cough by Kristen A. Feemster, MD, MPH, MSHP (5/3/12) Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases (PKIDs): As a parent, you may wonder whether you or your child with a cough…
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National Survey on College Students & Flu New National Survey Suggests a Combination of Education, Access, and Incentives May Help Increase Flu Vaccination on College Campuses Although most college students in the US (70%) believe it is important to get an annual influenza (flu) vaccine, less than half (46%) say they typically get vaccinated, according…
Home Newsroom News Conferences News Conferences NFID hosts news conferences to inform media of important issues related to the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases in adolescents. 2013 NFID News Conference on Teen Health and Wellness Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Newsroom Blogs Image Library News Conferences Press Releases Resources 2014 News Conferences 2013…
Meningococcal Disease Adolescent Vaccination Recommendation: Routine vaccination with a quadrivalent vaccine that protects against four major meningococcal serogroups (A, C, W, and Y) is recommended for all adolescents at age 11-12 years with a booster dose at age 16 years. Meningococcal serogroup B vaccination is recommended for adolescents with certain high risk…
Home Newsroom Press Releases Press Releases NFID provides educational information for the public and healthcare professionals about vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases and has become a trusted resource among the media. Press Releases 2015 Press Releases 2014 Press Releases 2013 Press Releases 2008 Press Releases Resources College Students and Meningococcal Disease: Are Students Protected? August 9,…
Hepatitis A Adolescent Vaccination Recommendation: Vaccination is recommended for adolescents who live in states or communities* where routine vaccination has been implemented because of high incidence of Hepatitis A, are traveling to countries with high or intermediate prevalence of Hepatitis A, or are household contacts of internationally adopted children. Routine vaccination is recommended as part…
