Immune Deficiency Foundation

Here is a special giving season message from #PICommunity member Taylor, who encourages you to donate today so that the Immune Deficiency Foundation can expand our work helping immunocompromised individuals: https://bit.ly/3YKauXG

Join the Immune Deficiency Foundation to discuss the unique challenges faced by individuals with primary immunodeficiency (PI) during the holiday season here https://bit.ly/40DNyw0

When was the first time you heard of the Immune Deficiency Foundation? Meet Taylor, who is living with CVID, and discovered the foundation through a hospital pamphlet. As an active member of the #PICommunity today, she currently serves on the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC), where she contributes her ideas to youth programming. This summer, she also received the Mary Rath Emerging Leadership Award at the 2024 PI Conference. Taylor makes sure to support the work of the foundation through her fundraising efforts, including Walk for PI and Facebook fundraisers. Will you make a gift today to help immunocompromised individuals like Taylor? https://bit.ly/40lU7Df

Help raise awareness of family caregiver issues and reduce feelings of isolation that often come with caregiving. If you're a caregiver looking for support, join our caregiver support groups! https://bit.ly/48tsLgA #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth #familycaregivers

Our office is closed today in honor of Veterans Day! We will return to the office tomorrow, November 12.

Clinicians treating patients with primary immunodeficiency (PI) sometimes have questions about their care. IDF's Consulting Immunologist Program is a free resource for those clinicians that allows them to communicate directly with an immunologist specializing in PI. The immunologists provide guidance on how to proceed with patients who may require an initial diagnosis or additional care post-diagnosis. This peer-to-peer education program supports all types of clinicians so that they can provide more informed care to people with PI. https://bit.ly/3C7Qkzm

We're partnering with Medscape to educate clinicians about congenital athymia! Join us for Navigating congenital athymia: Expert insights and best practices for optimal care.

For people with primary immunodeficiency (PI), traveling can be extremely stressful. On top of typical travel considerations, people with PI often have to consider traveling with medications, making emergency plans, and staying healthy during their trip. If you're nervous about traveling for the holidays, visit our updated travel safety page and make sure to download our traveling with PI checklist! https://bit.ly/4fjKTeQ

Medicare Open Enrollment is here! Now’s the time to review and compare your plan options and check eligibility. Take advantage of this important opportunity to secure the health insurance coverage you need. Visit: https://lnkd.in/dBipWw4

Clinicians should consider patient health history first and laboratory test results second when diagnosing and treating primary immunodeficiency (PI). Lab tests should measure both the quantity and quality of a patient’s immune response. https://bit.ly/3XQCEQh