Healthier Lives for All through Effective Prevention and Treatment
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
Measles
Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease that can result in severe and sometimes permanent complications including pneumonia, seizures, brain damage, and even death
Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Whooping cough (pertussis) is a serious infection that spreads easily from person to person and can cause coughing spells that are so severe that it can be hard to breathe, eat, or sleep
Meningococcal Disease
Meningococcal disease is a serious bacterial infection that most often leads to severe swelling of the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) or bloodstream infection (sepsis)
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
Kaden’s Story (Flu)
Kaden was an otherwise healthy, active 7-year-old who ended up losing both of his legs due to complications from flu
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 …
How Passion and Purpose Drive Vaccine Innovation with Rino Rappuoli, PhD
S4, E1: Rino Rappuoli, PhD, a true pioneer in modern vaccinology, shares his insights on mentorship, the origins of reverse vaccinology, climate change, and the role of AI in disease prevention …
Communication Strategies to Build Trust and Address Misinformation
In this recorded webinar, NFID and the Coalition for Trust in Health & Science host a webinar discussion on the importance of effective communication strategies in building trust and addressing misinformation about vaccine-preventable diseases …
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
