Founded in 1973, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to educating the public and healthcare professionals about the burden, causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases across the lifespan.
Vision:
Healthier lives through effective prevention and treatment of infectious diseases
Mission:
Educate the public and healthcare professionals about the burden, causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases across the lifespan
Annual Reports
NFID annual reports provide stakeholders with information on accomplishments, activities, and financial performance
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors establishes the strategic direction for NFID, ensures that annual goals are met, and provides financial oversight
Contact Us
Use this form to contact NFID. Questions pertaining to medical advice will not be reviewed
Continuing Education
NFID offers clinical education and professional development on the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases
Newsroom
NFID offers spokespeople, press releases, and news conferences on vaccine-preventable diseases and other infectious disease topics
NFID Mailing List Rental
The NFID mailing list offers direct access to thousands of engaged healthcare professionals
NFID History
In 1973, several individuals in the Infectious Disease Division at the Medical College of Virginia shared the belief that there should be a non-governmental organization or foundation to help support research, education, and prevention of infectious diseases
Policies & Bylaws
NFID Bylaws and policy on advocacy, antitrust, funder engagement, social media, and more
Staff
NFID executive director and CEO, medical director, and other staff
Strategic Partners
The NFID Strategic Partners Program enables organizations to engage deeply and to join a pivotal group of leaders in the field of infectious diseases
