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Photo collage of Patricia N. Whitley-Williams, MD
August 22, 2025

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

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A photo collage of Rino Rappuoli and other vaccine researchers
August 8, 2025

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

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July 17, 2025

Summertime Is No Time to Skip Handwashing

Read recent news about the importance of handwashing to help stop the spread of infectious diseases

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NFID Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins, Jr.., MD, statement regarding ACIP meeting in June 2025
June 27, 2025

Flawed ACIP Process Leads to Confusion and Distrust

Public health experts and leading healthcare professionals share concerns regarding the June 2025 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on US immunization policy …

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June 25, 2025

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 …

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NFID medical director's perspective on the removal of ACIP members
June 10, 2025

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

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May 28, 2025

Infectious Diseases in the News

Read recent news of interest from the world of infectious diseases including insights and updates on COVID-19, handwashing, hepatitis, malaria, measles, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) …

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Brain with missing puzzle piece
April 18, 2025

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

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