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 …
Call to Action: Strategies to Improve Adult Immunization in the US
To help address low US adult immunization rates, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) convened a diverse group of stakeholders and experts to share observations, insights, and best practices for enhancing the uptake of all recommended adult vaccines in the US. This Call to Action highlights key outcomes of the roundtable discussions on the current state of adult immunization in the US …
Vaccine Visionary, Pastor, and Public Health Provocateur—Gregory A. Poland, MD
S3, E2: Gregory A. Poland, MD, shares his inspiring journey in vaccine research and his unique perspectives as both a scientist and an ordained Presbyterian minister …
Strategies to Improve US Adult Immunization
Join NFID for a recorded discussion on the importance of adult immunization and strategies to increase vaccination rates among US adults
Education & Events
NFID offers continuing education activities and other events to
support increased awareness of infectious diseases
2024 NFID Awards Gala and Silent Auction
Save the date for the 2024 NFID Awards Gala and Silent Auction in Washington, DC on September 19, 2024
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
Webinars
NFID hosts webinars to increase awareness of the importance of infectious disease prevention and treatment
