H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) Vaccine
What Patients with PIDD Need to Know
When the H1N1 vaccine becomes available, all family members of patients with primary immunodeficiency diseases (PIDD) should be immunized to prevent them from bringing home the swine flu virus to expose the patient with PIDD.
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IDF School Guide
A Valuable Resource for Parents, Students and Educational Professionals
 IDF is proud to offer the new edition of the IDF School Guide, Information about Students with Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases, a resource that can help parents plan for the upcoming school year.
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Congressional Recess
Contact Your Members of Congress
 The Congressional Recess is a great time to ask your Members of Congress to co-sponsor and support the inclusion of the Medicare Patient IVIG Access Act in health care legislation!
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Visiting Professor Program Accepting Requests for 2010
IDF is Currently Accepting Letters of Request
IDF is currently accepting Letters of Request for the IDF & USIDNet LeBien Visiting Professor program for next year. The program is available to teaching hospitals without an Immunology program in North America, and is designed to foster improved knowledge about the diagnosis and treatment of patients with primary immunodeficiency disease. The Visiting Professor can speak during Grand Rounds, and can serve as an addendum to your medical education program. Other relevant activities such as bedside rounds and house staff or medical student conferences may be included.
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Since You Asked
IDF Question and Answer
Q: I Have a PPO Plan and it was paying a PPO Home Infusion Provider for my IVIG treatments. Suddenly, they selected a single source for home infusion, which left me with no choice. What can I do?
Q: How can drug trials affect health insurance coverage? I have the opportunity to be involved with a subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIG) trial, but want to make sure I have coverage.
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IDF Calendar of Events
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Primary Immune Tribune
