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
Flu (Influenza)
Influenza (flu) is a contagious viral infection of the nose, throat, and lungs that can cause mild to severe symptoms and life-threatening complications, even in healthy children and adults
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
RSV infects the lungs and breathing passages and can be serious, especially for infants and older adults
Measles
Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease that can result in severe, sometimes permanent, complications including pneumonia, seizures, brain damage, and even death
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
Vivian’s Story (Hepatitis B)
A doctor unknowingly infected with hepatitis B first learned of her diagnosis while donating blood at college at age 19 …
Building Trust and Bridging Gaps with Reed V. Tuckson, MD
S3, E5: Reed V. Tuckson, MD, discusses the urgent need to rebuild trust in science and health, particularly in underserved communities …
2024 National Survey: Attitudes and Behaviors about Influenza, COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and Pneumococcal Disease
2024 national survey on flu, RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease
Call to Action: Strategies to Improve Adult Immunization in the US
NFID Call to Action highlights key outcomes of roundtable discussion with key stakeholders, including insights, best practices, and recommendations for improving uptake of all recommended adult vaccines in the US …
Education & Events
NFID offers continuing education activities and other events to
support increased awareness of infectious diseases
2024 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
Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research
The Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research (ACVR) addresses scientific advances in vaccine research, development, implementation, and evaluation
NFID Awards Gala and Silent Auction
Highlights from the 2024 NFID Awards Gala and Silent Auction in Washington, DC on September 19, 2024
Webinars
NFID hosts webinars to increase awareness of the importance of infectious disease prevention and treatment
