Home Vaccine-Preventable Diseases & Infections Vaccine-Preventable Diseases & Infections Vaccination is the only medical intervention that has ever completely eliminated an illness in humans. As a result of vaccines, smallpox has been eliminated throughout the world. Many other diseases like polio, diphtheria, and tetanus that once sickened and killed millions of US children are so…

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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 Professional Resources HPV Resource Center Vaccine Safety Vaccine Safety HPV vaccines are safe and effective. These resources answer common questions that patients and their parents/guardians may have about HPV vaccines. As of October 2016, CDC recommends 11 to 12 year olds get two doses of HPV vaccine—rather than the previously recommended three doses—to protect…

Home Professional Resources HPV Resource Center Best Practices Best Practices The following resources include proven best practices for increasing HPV immunization rates in preteens, teen, and young adults as well as effective informational and educational tools for healthcare professionals to share with patients. As of October 2016, CDC recommends 11 to 12 year olds get…

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…