Latest News & Updates

News, perspectives, and resources about the prevention and treatment of infectious
diseases across the lifespan from NFID leaders and partners

Infectious Diseases

Protect yourself and your
family from preventable
infectious diseases

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Flu (Influenza)

Flu is a contagious disease caused by an influenza virus and can cause serious illness in people, even if they are otherwise healthy

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Coronaviruses (COVID-19)

Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to potentially severe diseases such as COVID-19

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Respiratory Syncytial Disease (RSV)

RSV is a respiratory virus that infects the lungs and breathing passages and can be serious, especially for infants and older adults

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Immunization

Information about vaccines recommended for
children, adolescents, and adults

Resources

Tools to educate and engage the public, communities, and healthcare
professionals about infectious diseases across the lifespan

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Hope, Healing, and Human Rights with Anne E. Goldfeld, MD

S4, E2: Anne E. Goldfeld, MD, physician-scientist, humanitarian, and recipient of the 2025 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Humanitarian Award, reflects on a remarkable career in global health …

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From Wild to Mild: The Power of Flu Vaccination

Shareable graphics to raise awareness about the importance of getting an annual flu vaccine to help protect against serious flu-related illness

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Checklist to help spot health misinformation
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How To Spot Health Misinformation

Health misinformation can spread quickly and cause real harm. This NFID resource highlights simple, practical tips to help you identify unreliable health information …

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Education & Events

NFID offers continuing education activities and other events to
support increased awareness of infectious diseases

Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research

The Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research (ACVR) addresses scientific advances in vaccine research, development, implementation, and evaluation

Clinical Vaccinology Course

Expert faculty provide the latest information on vaccines, including current vaccine recommendations and innovative and practical strategies to ensure timely and appropriate immunization

NFID Awards Gala and Silent Auction

Join NFID on October 16, 2025, in Washington, DC to honor public health heroes who have helped protect the lives of millions

Webinars

NFID hosts webinars to increase awareness of the importance of infectious disease prevention and treatment

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