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 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

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (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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Norovirus

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that spreads through contaminated food, water, surfaces, or contact with an infected person and can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain

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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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A Lifelong Champion of Vaccine Safety—Kathryn M. Edwards, MD

S3, E7: Kathryn M. Edwards, MD, shares her journey from a budding chemist to a trailblazer in the prevention of pediatric infectious diseases and an advocate for ensuring vaccine safety and efficacy in the US …

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February 13, 2025 2:00 pm

Vaccines during Pregnancy: Protecting Maternal and Infant Health

NFID, and partners ACOG and NCfIH, host a webinar discussion on strategies to help prevent infectious diseases and increase uptake of recommended vaccines during pregnancy

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Respiratory Immunization Graphics

Graphics and sample social posts to help raise awareness about preventing COVID-19, flu, RSV, and pneumococcal disease

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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

View highlights from the 2024 NFID Awards Gala and Silent Auction and submit a nomination for the 2025 Awards

Webinars

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

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