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
Navigating the Politics of Public Health with Michael T. Osterholm, PhD, MPH
S3, E4: Michael T. Osterholm, PhD, MPH, shares his vast experience in pandemic preparedness, reflecting on his work with HIV, SARS, MERS, and COVID-19. He also voices concerns about the increasing politicization of public health and the potential implications of the 2024 US elections …
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
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 …
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