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Infectious Diseases in the News
Read recent news of interest from the world of infectious diseases including insights and updates on COVID-19, handwashing, hepatitis, malaria, measles, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) …
NFID Statement on the Importance of Federal Advisory Committees in Protecting Public Health
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) underscores the vital role that federal advisory committees play in informing public health decision-making and providing expert, evidence-based guidance on public health issues, including critical interventions to prevent infectious diseases
New National Survey Finds Nearly Half of US Adults Admit to Not Washing Their Hands at Key Moments
2025 NFID State of Handwashing Report finds that many US adults forget or choose not to wash their hands at key times when germs can easily spread
Autism and Vaccines: What the Science Really Says
Progress is being made in the search for the causes of autism, and this information may be valuable for families who are hesitant about vaccines
The Double Helix, Spring 2025
Quarterly eNewsletter covering the 2025 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research, 2025 NFID Awards recipients, exclusive partner updates, NFID resources (including webinars, podcasts, and blogs), a reader poll to share your voice, and more …
Women’s Voices: Insights from Infectious IDeas
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, NFID revisits powerful insights from past podcast guests who continue to make an impact on public health in the US and globally …
Media Resources
NFID provides resources and subject matter experts as spokespeople to help educate the public about vaccine-preventable diseases and other infectious disease topics
Newsletter
News and resources from NFID about the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases across the lifespan