Diana Olson
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
NFID Names Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, as Medical Director
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, as its new medical director
ID News Round-Up
Advances in infectious disease prevention and treatment have made headlines on COVID-19, flu, HPV, RSV, and more
Don’t Let Norovirus Ruin Summer Plans
Learn how to prevent this stomach bug and what to do if you get sick
NFID Announces 2023-2024 Board of Directors
NFID is pleased to announce the 2023-2024 NFID Board of Directors