Group of diverse children headed back to school
August 31, 2024

Protecting Children as They Head Back to School

As school gets underway, experts from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) offer insights on childhood immunization

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August 4, 2024

Boosting Immunization Awareness

NFID has compiled partner resources for NIAM (and all year-round) to raise awareness about vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of prevention

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June 18, 2024

NFID Launches New Spanish Website for Disease Prevention and Treatment

New Spanish website aims to educate and empower patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to make informed health decisions

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April 29, 2024

4 Ways to Address Disparities in Vaccination Rates

Despite overwhelming evidence of the benefits of vaccination against many diseases, immunization rates have historically been low among communities of color …

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April 23, 2024

Data-Driven Approach to Increasing US Vaccine Uptake

The goal of the pilot project is to assist those on the frontlines in deploying effective approaches to public health outreach and service delivery.

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April 22, 2024

5 Things to Know about Infant Immunization

Immunization is one of the most effective ways to help protect infants from serious diseases

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February 14, 2024

Spread Love, Not Measles: Experts Alarmed by Recent Rise in Cases

Recent measles cases in the US and across the globe have alarmed public health experts and highlight the importance of measles vaccination …

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On August 23, 1973 the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases was incorporated as a non-profit Virginia corporation
December 23, 2023

5 Decades of NFID Impact and Dedication

As 2023 comes to a close, we look back at some of the remarkable accomplishments and significant moments in public health history through a round-up of blog posts celebrating the trailblazing efforts of NFID leaders and public health heroes while building momentum to face the challenges of the future …

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If you have lung disease, heart disease, or diabetes, annual flu vaccination is a critical part of your care
December 4, 2023

Complications from Flu Largely Preventable with Annual Flu Vaccine

Leading public health organizations emphasize that it’s not too late to help protect yourself and others by getting vaccinated against flu

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