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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
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
Insights from Inspiring Public Health Heroes
Recipients of the prestigious 2024 NFID awards share their inspiring insights on the NFID podcast, Infectious IDeas …
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
Wisdom (and Worries) from Public Health Heroes
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) will honor 3 outstanding heroes who have made significant and lasting contributions to public health …
4 Key Steps for a Safe and Healthy Summer
Follow these key tips to help stay healthy this summer and prevent infections that could spoil your fun …
5 Key Reasons to Engage with Media
Healthcare professionals and public health experts can help advance public understanding of healthcare issues by working with journalists to improve the quality and accuracy of reporting, improve health literacy, and build confidence in public health
Preparing for the Future of Vaccinology
With an overall theme of preparing for the future, the 2024 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research featured the latest scientific advances to prevent and manage infectious diseases, including respiratory, vector-borne, and other emerging and re-emerging diseases