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Infectious Diseases Experts Available to Discuss Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases has spokespersons and resources to help increase awareness about bird flu, also known as avian influenza or A(H5N1)
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
Experts to Discuss Innovations in Vaccinology Research
Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research will feature latest science
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.
NFID Announces 2024 Recipients of Prestigious Awards
Public health heroes will be honored at a black-tie fundraising event in September 2024 in Washington, DC
Experts Urge Vaccination as Measles Cases Rise
With measles cases on the rise across the US, experts at the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) are urging the public to follow longstanding public health recommendations by making sure they are up to date on measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination
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
NFID Calls for 2024 Awards Nominations Honoring Public Health Heroes
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Humanitarian Award and the Maxwell Finland Award for Scientific Achievement
3 Things To Know on World Pneumonia Day
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and the American Lung Association encourage those who are at risk to talk with a healthcare professional about pneumococcal vaccines
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