2011 NFID Influenza/ Pneumococcal News Conference
September 21, 2011
10:00 am–11:00 am ET
CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden joined leading medical/public health experts at the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) news conference to call on all individuals age 6 months and older to get vaccinated against influenza. News conference highlights include:
- Latest data on immunization rates show upward trend; wide variation across ages and individual states
- Ample supply, more vaccination options and venues, along with more frequent recommendations by healthcare professionals, contribute to steady climb
- NFID consumer survey highlights progress; underscores need to increase awareness of annual vaccination recommendation for all
Click the play button to view a video of the news conference
Press Release- Parental Consumer Survey Backgrounder
- Adult Consumer Survey Backgrounder
- William Schaffner, MD BiographyIntroduction/Welcome: Achievement of Critical Milestones in Influenza Prevention, Setting the Course for the Next Decade of Protection
William Schaffner, MD, President, National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID); Vanderbilt University School of Medicine - Thomas Frieden, MD BiographyExpectations for the 2011-2012 Influenza Season: Ample Supply, More Vaccine Options and Vaccination Venues, Puts Us in a Good Position
Thomas Frieden, MD, Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Shari Ling, MD BiographyMedicare Coverage Makes It Easy for Older Patients to Receive the Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccines
Shari Ling, MD, Acting Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Richard Beigi, MD BiographyIncreasing Influenza Vaccination Rates among Pregnant Women Will Protect Them and Their Newborns and Help Establish a Life-long Habit of Health Promotion (3 minutes)
Richard Beigi, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Services, University of Pittsburgh