5 Reasons Why Vaccines Are Good for Your Heart
For people with heart disease, getting vaccinated is as important to staying healthy as diet and exercise
News Round-Up: Vaccines, Measles, Flu, and COVID-19
News and expert insights on COVID-19, influenza, measles, outbreak preparedness, and vaccine policy—including growing concerns about data gaps, divergent immunization recommendations, and the real-world consequences for public health
NFID Statement on AAP Childhood Immunization Schedule
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) endorses the American Academy of Pediatrics evidence-based recommendations to protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases
NFID Statement on mRNA Technology
Restricting specific vaccine technologies would slow potentially lifesaving research and could discourage investment in future vaccine development
Welcome to Immunization in 2026: Why Evidence-Based Policy Matters More Than Ever
NFID Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, examines the challenges—and stakes—facing the immunization community in the year ahead.
Joint Letter on US Childhood Immunization Schedule
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and more than 70 scientific and medical organizations sent the letter reaffirming their commitment to transparent, evidence-based immunization policy to help protect the health of US children.
Top Webinars You Might Have Missed in 2025
From maternal immunization to reducing vaccine hesitancy, NFID webinars provide healthcare professionals with timely information and practical strategies
NFID Statement on CDC ACIP Meeting
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and leading scientific and medical organizations express alarm at actions by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
National Health Organizations: Flu Shots Critical for Individuals with Diabetes, Heart, and Lung Disease
During National Influenza Vaccination Week, experts encourage everyone age 6 months and older to get vaccinated to reduce risk of severe illness and hospitalization