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April 30, 2026

NFID Urges Everyone to Put Their “Hands In” for Better Health

On World Hand Hygiene Day and every day, handwashing remains one of the most powerful tools to help prevent infections and save lives

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April 29, 2026

Protecting the Health of Black Children

Failure to understand the history of vaccine-preventable diseases risks dooming US children to again suffer needlessly from preventable infections

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April 27, 2026

Advancing Prevention in a Complex Respiratory Season

2025–2026 Respiratory Campaign round-up: NFID and partners urge immunization to help protect against COVID-19, flu, RSV, and pneumococcal disease

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April 22, 2026

NFID Statement on US Military Flu Vaccine Policy Change

Annual influenza vaccination is the best way to help protect against potentially serious flu complications, including among members of the military and their families.

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April 13, 2026

There’s Nothing New About Applying a ‘Gold Standard’ to Vaccine Trials

How vaccine clinical trials work—and the true “gold standard” for safety, effectiveness, and ethics

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April 6, 2026

News Round-Up: Public Health in Flux

News and expert insights on public health policy, outbreak response, and evolving risks across the US and globally

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