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

Digital Render of Coronavirus
COVID-19

Responses to frequently asked questions about COVID-19

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

RSV infects the lungs and breathing passages and can be serious, especially for infants and older adults

Render of Flu (Influenza)

Influenza (flu) is a contagious viral infection of the nose, throat, and lungs that occurs most often in the late fall, winter, and early spring in the US

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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

Contagious Chronicles: Don't Be A Dreaded Spreader
Contagious Chronicles

Contagious Chronicles: Don’t Be A Dreaded Spreader

In this episode, NFID experts offer insights on updated recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, influenza (flu), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

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Cracking the Code: Health Communication Insights with Céline Gounder, MD, ScM

Cracking the Code: Health Communication Insights with Céline Gounder, MD, ScM

S2, E8: Céline Gounder, MD, ScM, shares her insights on the importance of trust in public health communication, the fight against misinformation, and the future of infectious disease diagnostics …

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Addressing Gaps in Vaccine Coverage
March 27, 2024 1:00 pm

Addressing Gaps in Vaccine Access and Coverage

Join NFID and expert panelists for a discussion highlighting issues and gaps related to vaccine access and coverage in the US, including the current policy environment, factors limiting access to vaccines, and potential solutions to ensure vaccine access for patients with commercial insurance …

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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

Webinars

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

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