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Article defining PIDDs Published in Journal of Clinical Immunology
Primary immunodeficiency Diseases: An update from The International Union of Immunological Societies Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases Classification Committee
October 2007

Prevalence Study Published in the Journal of Clinical Immunology
IDF sponsored Study Suggests 250,000 people diagnosed with PIDD in the U.S.
June, 2007

Time is Running Out!
IDF Advertorial Delivered to Capitol Hill
July, 2007

Medicare Coverage-Part D
Medicare Coverage for Patients with Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases
Feburary 23, 2006

FDA Approves Test to Screen for West Nile Virus
FDA Approves First Test to Screen for West Nile Virus in Donors of Blood, Organs, Cells and Tissues
Feburary 9, 2006

Key Facts about Avian Flu
Key-facts and precautions Primary Immune Deficient Patients should know about the "bird" flu
November 30, 2005

Influenza Questions and Answers
Questions and Answers on Influenza, Killed Influenza Vaccine and FluMist® Influenza Vaccine
November 30, 2005

Important Information on variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD)
September 29, 2004
Statement PDF

Frequently Asked Questions about vCJD and Immune Globulin
FAQ PDF

West Nile
Information about West Nile Virus and Blood Safety - October 3, 2002
The West Nile Virus: What is Known About an Emerging Virus?
September 25, 2002

SARS
Read the following article for more information on SARS and the risks for primary immune deficiency diseases: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
April 3, 2003

Smallpox
FDA Announces Smallpox Vaccine Guidance for Blood Industry
December 30, 2002
Smallpox vaccine: How to protect those at risk
December 12, 2002
IDF Letter to the Community on Smallpox
December 4, 2002
Questions and Answers: Smallpox and Smallpox Vaccine
December 4, 2002