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
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
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the US. HPV can cause certain cancers and genital warts.
Meningococcal Disease
Meningococcal disease is a serious bacterial infection that most often leads to severe swelling of the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) or bloodstream infection (sepsis)
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
Jamie’s Story (Meningococcal Disease)
Meningitis vaccine matters: A college student survived meningococcal disease but lost both legs and all fingers. Read her story about why prevention counts.
Listening to Learn with Heidi J. Larson, PhD
S4, E12: Heidi J. Larson, PhD, explains why vaccine hesitancy is often a relationship challenge rather than simply an information problem …
Strategies for Protecting Patients Before Travel
In this recorded webinar, NFID and ISTM host a discussion on the importance of travel vaccines to help protect international travelers
Education & Events
NFID offers continuing education activities and other events to
support increased awareness of infectious diseases
2026 Awards Gala
NFID will honor 3 outstanding individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to public health on October 20, 2026, in Washington, DC
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
