Diana Olson
US Health Officials Urge Vaccination Against Flu, COVID-19, and RSV This Fall and Winter
New NFID survey shows many US adults underestimate the seriousness of respiratory diseases and do not plan to get vaccinated this season
Celebrating 50 Years of NFID at the Oscars of Infectious Diseases
The stars of public health gathered together for the star-studded NFID 50th Anniversary Gala, including more than 20 past recipients of the prestigious NFID awards
2023 NFID Annual News Conference: Preventing Disease This Fall and Winter
Leading national public health experts will present final 2022-2023 US influenza season data and results from a new national survey of US adults on vaccination behaviors and attitudes around flu, RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease
NFID Flu Bugs #FightFlu with the Washington Nationals
The NFID Flu Bugs encouraged everyone age 6 months and older to get an annual flu vaccine at the 9th Annual Flu Awareness Night with the Washington Nationals
The Implications of Low Vaccination Rates
The implications of low vaccination rates extend well beyond the immediate protection conferred by vaccines against specific pathogens. Long-term benefits of vaccination include heightened resilience against future outbreaks, improved educational and economic stability resulting from reduced school and work absenteeism, as well as fewer healthcare visits and decreased hospitalizations due to preventable illnesses.
NFID Sponsors Flu Awareness Night with Washington Nationals
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) will kick off 2023-2024 influenza (flu) season at the 9th Annual Flu Awareness Night at Nationals Park in Washington, DC
NFID Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Gala Honoring Public Health Heroes
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) 50th Anniversary Gala will celebrate 50 years of education, prevention, and impact
Celebrating 50 Years of Education, Prevention, and Impact
For 50 years, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) has been educating and engaging the public, communities, and healthcare professionals about infectious diseases across the lifespan …
The Lifesaving Impact of Vaccines for Children
As NFID celebrates its 50th anniversary, Past President Walter A. Orenstein, MD, reflects on the 30th anniversary of the Vaccines for Children program
National Immunization Awareness Month Resource Round-Up
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases has compiled resources for NIAM (and all year-round) to raise awareness about vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of disease prevention