Leading by Example for a Healthier Fall and Winter
CDC guest post on the importance of disease prevention and leading by example to help protect against flu, COVID-19, and RSV
2023 NFID Annual News Conference: News Round-Up
Leading national experts at the 2023 National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) Annual News Conference: Preventing Disease this Fall and Winter emphasized the importance of vaccination to help prevent disease and protect public health …
US Health Officials Urge Vaccination Against Flu, COVID-19, and RSV This Fall and Winter
New NFID survey shows many US adults underestimate the seriousness of respiratory diseases and do not plan to get vaccinated this season
A Game Changer for Disease Prevention and Treatment
As diseases continue to emerge, reemerge, and evolve, the development and use of advanced interventions such as monoclonal antibodies are critical for protecting public health …
2023 NFID Annual News Conference: Preventing Disease This Fall and Winter
Leading national public health experts will present final 2022-2023 US influenza season data and results from a new national survey of US adults on vaccination behaviors and attitudes around flu, RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease
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.
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 Launches Updated Website on Disease Prevention and Treatment
Redesigned site aims to empower the public and healthcare professionals with information to make informed decisions