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
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
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
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
Patsy’s Story (Measles)
Patsy experienced measles firsthand as a child, then helped manage future outbreaks as a nurse practitioner
Addressing the Resurgence of Measles
Join NFID for a discussion highlighting the importance of vaccination to help protect against severe illness during the ongoing measles outbreak
Closing the Gap: Strategies for Increasing HPV Vaccination Rates
Join NFID for a discussion on strategies to increase human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates in the US
Public Health Reporting in the Misinformation Age with Lena H. Sun
S4, E9: Veteran health journalist Lena H. Sun of The Washington Post reflects on how the media landscape has changed in the age of social media, misinformation, and artificial intelligence …
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
2025-2026 Respiratory Season News Briefings
Monthly news briefings featured leading experts and personal stories to provide clarity and guidance on the most pressing respiratory disease prevention and treatment issues
Webinars
NFID hosts webinars to increase awareness of the importance of infectious disease prevention and treatment
