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Prevention in Action
The 2024 Impact Report of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases celebrates the power of our collective efforts to create healthier communities across the US
Remembering Jimmy Carter
The annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Humanitarian Award honors the former president’s lifelong commitment to public service and global health
ID News Round-Up: Bird Flu, COVID-19, HPV, and Norovirus
Read recent news of interest from the world of infectious diseases including insights and explanations on bird flu, COVID-19, HPV, and norovirus …
It’s Not Too Late to #GetVaccinated to Help #FightFlu
NFID has compiled resources for National Influenza Vaccination Week to help raise awareness about the importance of flu prevention and treatment
Talking about Vaccines (and Election Results) without Ruining the Holidays
The time to deal with misinformation is immediately. And the way to deal with it is through building connections and expressing empathy.
5 Things To Know about Antibiotic Resistance
There are steps everyone can take to help protect against drug-resistant infections
Is It Flu, COVID-19, or RSV? How to Tell the Difference
Is it a cold that is causing your cough or runny nose? Or could it be something potentially more serious? Although symptoms can be similar, treatment options may differ …
A Star-Studded Celebration of Public Health Heroes
At the 2024 Awards Gala and Silent Auction, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) recognized the inspiring accomplishments of 3 outstanding public health leaders: Seth F. Berkley, MD; Ighovwerha (Igho) Ofotokun, MD, MSc; and Grace M. Lee, MD, MPH …
Help Prevent Flu, COVID-19, and RSV This Season
NFID and CDC experts urge vaccination to help protect against COVID-19, flu, pneumococcal disease, and RSV …
NFID and Washington Nationals Team Up to #FightFlu
NFID and the Washington Nationals encouraged everyone age 6 months and older to get an annual flu vaccine at the 10th Annual Flu Awareness Night