Vaccine Science and Safety
Vaccines are among the most significant achievements in public health. All vaccines used in the US are required to go through extensive safety testing before they are licensed or recommended for widespread use.
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
There are steps you can take to help prevent infection
Learn more
Pneumococcal Disease
Pneumococcal disease is a serious infection that can cause pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis. Vaccines are available to help prevent it.
Measles
Measles is highly contagious, can be serious and even deadly, and is easy to prevent with safe and effective vaccines.
NFID Events
Apr
15
COVID-19 Update: Preparedness and Response on US College Campuses (Webinar)
April 15 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
Nov
13
2020 Clinical Vaccinology Course
November 13 - November 14
Bethesda,
MD
NFID Reports
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Vitamin A for the Management of Measles in the US
Call to Action on using vitamin for measles management in the US (March 2020)
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The Dangers of Influenza and Benefits of Vaccination in Adults with Chronic Health Conditions
Call to Action on protecting US adults with chronic health conditions against influenza (September 2018)
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Preventing Hepatitis B in US Adults through Increased Vaccination Rates Among At-Risk Groups
Call to Action on the burden of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in US adults and key strategies to promote vaccination to prevent HBV infection (October 2018)
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Improving Healthcare Personnel Immunization Rates
Call to Action on optimizing practices that will lead to improved immunization rates among healthcare personnel (March 2018)
Mark’s Story (Pneumococcal Disease)
Healthy adult hospitalized for one month due to pneumococcal disease
Bryerlee’s Story (Flu)
4-year-old suffered from spasms that rocked her entire body as she struggled for air due to flu
Dash’s Story (Meningococcal Disease)
18-year-old high school athlete battles with meningococcal disease
