Immune Deficiency Foundation

10/21/2026

Plasma powers possibility. For someone with primary immunodeficiency, it can take 130 plasma donations every year to receive the treatment they need.

During International Plasma Awareness Week, our incredible volunteers visited more than 120 plasma centers across the country to thank donors and share the life-changing impact of plasma donation.

Thank you to the volunteers, staff, and donors who make a difference every day. Learn more about becoming a volunteer: https://bit.ly/4hWoxUX

10/20/2026

Living with primary immunodeficiency can affect more than just your physical health. The stress of managing a chronic condition, navigating treatments, and facing uncertainty can take an emotional toll, too.

Learn more about addressing mental health while living with PI: https://bit.ly/3Tp2m0g

10/19/2026

AI can be useful in some situations, but it's not reliable enough to trust with your health.

10/16/2026

Tomorrow is Seattle Walk & Community Day! Know before you go and check out full details on our website. If you aren't in the Seattle area, there's still time to register for an upcoming walk in Tampa, San Antonio, or our virtual walk. We can't wait to see our Seattle community tomorrow and greatly appreciate our 2026 walkers.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hRVQHi

10/16/2026

This year, medical organizations like Infectious Diseases Society of America stepped up to provide fall vaccine recommendations. See which vaccines you need and what your options are:

Learn about vaccine and monoclonal antibody options and recommendations for COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for those with primary immunodeficiency (PI).

10/15/2026

Medicare open enrollment is here! From now to Dec. 7, you can:
1. Switch from a Medicare Advantage plan to original Medicare (Parts A & B), or vice versa.
2. Switch between Medicare Advantage plans.
3. Switch between Medicare drug plans (Part D).

If you have primary immunodeficiency and need to make a change, get the info you need:

As a person or family affected by primary immunodeficiency, use this free step-by-step guide to determine which health benefits you use, compare health insurance plans, and choose the best private, Medicare, or Medicaid plan for you.

10/15/2026

The Fall 2026 IDF ADVOCATE is here!

Dive into critical topics that affect our community, such as:

- How primary and secondary immunodeficiencies overlap and how they differ.

- Therapist-facilitated support groups guide members through the uncertainty of PI.

- How ancestry influences genetic testing results.

Get the latest: https://bit.ly/4AXbEkP

This edition of the ADVOCATE features articles on how primary and secondary immunodeficiencies overlap and how they differ, and how ancestry influences genetic testing results.

10/14/2026

A voluntary withdrawal is being conducted for one lot of 200 mL Yimmugo as a precautionary measure due to an increased rate of allergic/hypersensitivity reactions. A small number of the reactions were considered medically significant.

Grifols Biotest is voluntarily withdrawing one lot of Yimmugo 200 mL vial.

10/14/2026

💫 👟 There's something magical about meeting those who "get it," and that's exactly what happens at Walk & Community Days. This Saturday is the Seattle walk at the Woodland Park Zoo, and Seattle walker Alex, pictured on the left, says, "Being able to surround yourself with others who may have gone through similar things is really special!" Register today or visit our website to view more walk events taking place around the country: https://bit.ly/4vPN6GJ

10/13/2026

Identify potential immune system issues with our primary immunodeficiency (PI) self-check: https://bit.ly/4AFEqpX