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Timely news and perspectives from leaders and partners
New National Survey Finds Nearly Half of US Adults Admit to Not Washing Their Hands at Key Moments
2025 NFID State of Handwashing Report finds that many US adults forget or choose not to wash their hands at key times when germs can easily spread
Autism and Vaccines: What the Science Really Says
Progress is being made in the search for the causes of autism, and this information may be valuable for families who are hesitant about vaccines
The Double Helix, Spring 2025
Quarterly eNewsletter covering the 2025 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research, 2025 NFID Awards recipients, exclusive partner updates, NFID resources (including webinars, podcasts, and blogs), a reader poll to share your voice, and more …
Women’s Voices: Insights from Infectious IDeas
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, NFID revisits powerful insights from past podcast guests who continue to make an impact on public health in the US and globally …
News Round-Up: Infectious Disease Threats
According to NFID website poll, there are several worrisome infectious disease threats. Read recent news on topics of greatest concern, including avian influenza (bird flu), measles, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) …
Women Leaders Shaping the Future of Public Health
Trailblazing women leaders share invaluable lessons, urging the next generation of scientists and public health advocates to take risks, stay curious, and make a difference
Media Resources
NFID provides resources and subject matter experts as spokespeople to help educate the public about vaccine-preventable diseases and other infectious disease topics
Newsletter
News and resources from NFID about the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases across the lifespan