Diana Olson
Public Health Heroes: A Champion for Health Equity
A passionate advocate for health equity and community engagement, Patricia N. Whitley-Williams, MD, will receive the John P. Utz Award at the 2025 NFID Annual Awards Gala and Silent Auction on October 16, 2025 in Washington, DC
Public Health Heroes: From Dreams to Life-Saving Vaccines
Leading vaccinologist Rino Rappuoli, PhD, will receive the Maxwell Finland Award for Scientific Achievement at the 2025 NFID Annual Awards Gala and Silent Auction on October 16, 2025 in Washington, DC
Rebecca Alvania, PhD, MA, MPH, Selected as NFID Executive Director
Alvania will join the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) as executive director and chief executive officer (CEO) on September 1, 2025
NFID to Honor 3 Public Health Heroes with 2025 Awards
Public health heroes will be honored at a black-tie fundraising event in October 2025 in Washington, DC
Summertime Is No Time to Skip Handwashing
Read recent news about the importance of handwashing to help stop the spread of infectious diseases
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases Announces 2025-2026 Board of Directors
NFID announces the appointment of an esteemed group of leaders serving as the 2025-2026 NFID Board of Directors
Empowering Men to Prioritize Health
Staying up to date on all recommended vaccines and taking other steps to prevent illness helps ensure men are ready for what matters most—showing up for loved ones or simply enjoying life …
Experts Sound Alarm after ACIP Members Removed
Public health experts and leading healthcare professionals share concerns on the removal of all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the use of vaccines in the US
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