Immune Deficiency Foundation

A voluntary withdrawal is being conducted for one lot of Gamunex-C and one lot of GammaKed as a precautionary measure due to an increased rate of allergic/hypersensitivity reactions. A small number of the reactions were considered medically significant.

Having a chronic health problem like PI can affect your mental health. It's important to know how to take care of your mental and emotional well-being and when to get help from a professional.

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When Courtney was diagnosed with WHIM syndrome, she found support, connection, and understanding through the Immune Deficiency Foundation. Now, she’s giving back as a Walk & Community Day’s team captain.

“Sharing my story is empowering," she says.

Text “Courtney” to 410-321-6647 to opt in and follow along for a day in her life on August 19 as she recruits teammates, builds community, and helps drive change for the immunocompromised.

72 million+ Americans. That's one in five people who can't be vaccinated or don't respond to vaccines. They rely on their neighbors, family, and friends to stay safe from preventable infectious diseases. This National Immunization Awareness Month, ask yourself—are you up to date? https://bit.ly/4fLAzhz

Protecting all Americans from infectious diseases | Immune Deficiency Foundation Recent changes to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and proposed legislative efforts—such as the “End the Vaccine Carveout Act”—are eroding public confidence in vaccines.

Is your child headed back to school? As their first teacher, you know them better than anyone. To ensure your child has the best educational experience possible, it's important to learn how the system works. Download the school guide here: https://bit.ly/4tT7PJ2

🗓️ National Nonprofit Day is Monday, August 17! As a nonprofit organization, the Immune Deficiency Foundation is proud to join this upcoming recognition of the positive impact and tireless work of nonprofits. Looking for a way to take part and show your appreciation for a cause you care about? Become a monthly donor through our Sustainer's Club to get involved and be an active force in empowering immunocompromised individuals. Join today: https://bit.ly/4aWclzL

Madison Dresler, diagnosed with functional natural killer (NK) cell deficiency, is pursuing her Ph.D. in immunology at Yale University to improve diagnosis and treatment for those with primary immunodeficiency (PI). https://bit.ly/3ToQKtK

Natural killer cell deficiency inspires student's research | Immune Deficiency Foundation Madison Dresler’s diagnosis of functional natural killer (NK) cell deficiency, a rare primary immunodeficiency (PI), led her to study the innate immune system in college and pursue a Ph.D. in immunology.

🗣️ Your Voice Matters!

Impact vaccine policy. Sign up to receive alerts & easily contact your policymakers about issues that affect people with primary immunodeficiency. Right now, we're making sure our senators understand the vital role of vaccines in the primary immunodeficiency and immunocompromised communities. https://bit.ly/4wwCCx7

💙 This is what your support makes possible.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the Immune Deficiency Foundation is proud to offer up to $50,000 in research grants to scientists and clinicians dedicated to improving the lives of people living with .

Every year, our Research Grant Program puts funding directly into the hands of researchers working to improve treatment, diagnosis, and care for the PI community. This year's applications are open now—and it's all made possible by people like you.

The research you help fund today could change lives tomorrow. 💛

Learn more about the program → https://bit.ly/4dVpR6M

For many people with primary immunodeficiency (PI), infections are not the only health challenges they’re managing. Here are some of the most common co-occurring diagnoses!