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)
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
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
Dengue
Dengue viruses are spread through the bite of an infected mosquito and although symptoms can be mild, severe dengue can be life-threatening within a few hours
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
Kaitlyn’s Story (Flu)
Kaitlyn was a student at the University of Florida in Gainesville when she nearly died from flu
Preventable Problems
Life is full of unavoidable challenges—but some are preventable. Staying up to date on all recommended vaccines helps protect you and those you care about from serious diseases.
Improving US Adult Vaccination Rates
In this recorded webinar, NFID and partner AMGA host a discussion on strategies to increase vaccination rates among US adults
Empowering Patients and Caregivers with Elizabeth Cohen
S3, E8: Elizabeth Cohen shares personal insights, including her own journey from the NICU to the newsroom, and reflects on critical healthcare topics including access to care, maternal mortality, the polarization of public health, and the power of storytelling …
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
View highlights from the 2024 NFID Awards Gala and Silent Auction, including awardee tribute videos
Webinars
NFID hosts webinars to increase awareness of the importance of infectious disease prevention and treatment
