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Rise in Measles Cases Raises Concerns for Public Health Experts
Concern about the spread of measles in several states has prompted public health experts to urge parents to make sure their children are up to date on measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination
US Health Officials Urge Vaccination To Help Protect Against a Potentially Severe Flu Season
Following a mild flu season in 2021-2022, an NFID survey shows only 49% of US adults plan to get a flu vaccine this season
NFID Announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors
NFID is pleased to announce the 2022-2023 NFID Board of Directors and updated slate of officers
NFID Announces Recipients of Prestigious 2022 Infectious Disease Awards
Public health heroes will be honored at a black-tie event
Experts To Discuss Impacts of COVID-19 on Vaccinology Research
Leading experts will examine the profound impacts of COVID-19 on the future of vaccinology at the Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research
NFID Urges Action to Reduce Burden of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
New report includes strategies to improve surveillance, prevention, and treatment of RSV as an underappreciated public health threat
NFID Surveys Find Gaps in Communication about Flu Between Healthcare Professionals and Patients with Chronic Health Conditions
Disconnect between patients and HCPs on flu vaccine recommendations may put patients at risk Less than one third (31 percent) of HCPs say they recommend…
US Health Officials Urge Vaccination Amid Concerns About Influenza Resurgence During Ongoing Pandemic
NFID Survey Shows 44 Percent Of US Adults Are Unsure Or Do Not Plan To Get Vaccinated Against Flu, Including 1 In 4 Of Those…
NFID Protects Employees by Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination
Bethesda, MD (September 14, 2021)—Based on mounting evidence of the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) has adopted…
NFID and DoSomething.org Launch New Program to Educate Young People about Meningococcal Disease Prevention
NFID and DoSomething.org have launched the “Complete What’s Missing” program, which aims to educate young people about meningococcal disease and the importance of prevention through vaccination