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Three headshots of 2026 NFID awardees against a dark navy blue background. From left to right: Richard J. Hatchett, MD; Shabir A. Madhi, MMed, PhD; and Kathleen M. Neuzil, MD, MPH. Each portrait is outlined in bright blue, with the awardee’s name and credentials displayed in white text below.
October 13, 2026

What Keeps Our 2026 Award Recipients Up at Night?

At the 2026 Awards Gala, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases will pay tribute to 3 outstanding public health champions: Richard J. Hatchett, MD; Shabir A. Madhi, MMed, PhD; and Kathleen M. Neuzil, MD, MPH

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October 6, 2026

The Double Helix, Fall 2026

Quarterly eNewsletter covering the Respiratory Kickoff and Tame It Campaign, Awards Gala, Measles Collaborative, Clinical Vaccinology Course, and more …

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October 6, 2026

Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak: 3 Lessons for the US

The Measles Collaborative launches a new website to help clinicians respond to ongoing outbreaks

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Collage of photos from 2026 NFID respiratory season news briefing
September 28, 2026

NFID Launches Tame It to Help Turn Vaccine Support Into Action

NFID’s 2026 survey finds most US adults support vaccines, but many don’t know which they need. Find clear, evidence-based guidance at TameIt.org.

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September 24, 2026

New Survey: Most US Adults Support Vaccines, but Many Remain Unclear About Respiratory Vaccine Recommendations

NFID launches National Respiratory Communications Initiative to help deliver clear, consistent, evidence-based guidance on respiratory disease prevention

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September 16, 2026

NFID Response to HHS RFI on Federal Vaccine Recommendations

NFID comments on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Request for Information (RFI) on categories used in federal vaccine recommendations and the role of shared clinical decision-making

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