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Disease Outbreaks at All Time High
Vaccines are one of the greatest public health accomplishments. They have saved tens of millions of lives since their introduction and have led to the elimination, or near-elimination,…
Addressing the Challenges of Meningococcal Disease Outbreaks on Campuses
Recent outbreaks of serogroup B meningococcal disease on US college campuses have heightened awareness about the lack of licensed vaccines in the US to protect…
5 Summer Travel Vaccination Tips for Adults
Are you planning an overseas vacation this summer? Depending on the destination, you may need to think about recommended vaccines for you and your kids.…
Parents – we matter too!
Vaccinations for parents are just as important as those for children. Learn more about which vaccines adults need on adultvaccination.org.
Vaccination for Pregnant Women: A 2-for-1 Strategy
NFID, with support from several of the nation’s leading health organizations (AAP, ACOG, and CDC), is calling on pregnant women, their partners, families, and healthcare…
Keeping the Invisible Threat Invisible
Invisible Threat is an eye-opening 40-minute documentary produced by California high school students that explores the science of vaccination and how fears and misperceptions…
Five Important Reasons to Vaccinate Your Child
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has designated April 26-May 3, 2014 as National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), an annual observance highlighting the importance of protecting…
8 Things Everyone Should Know About Antibiotic Resistance
Every year in the US, more than 2 million people get infections that are resistant to antibiotics and at least 23,000 people die as a result.…
The Importance of Vaccinating Healthcare Professionals
A special thank you to NFID Director, Patricia A. Stinchfield, RN, MS, CPNP from the Children’s Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota for this interview on…
Recognizing Promising Scientists in the Early Stages of Their Career
The Maurice R. Hilleman Early-Stage Career Investigator Award is awarded by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) every year to a “promising scientist in the early…