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March 18, 2025

News Round-Up: Infectious Disease Threats

According to NFID website poll, there are several worrisome infectious disease threats. Read recent news on topics of greatest concern, including avian influenza (bird flu), measles, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) …

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March 3, 2025

Women Leaders Shaping the Future of Public Health

Trailblazing women leaders research share invaluable lessons, urging the next generation of scientists and public health advocates to take risks, stay curious, and make a difference

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February 25, 2025

Vaccines and Heart Health: A Vital Connection

Heart disease can increase the risk of serious or fatal complications from respiratory diseases including COVID-19, flu, and RSV

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February 10, 2025

Harnessing the Power of Local Data

NFID dashboard aims to empower stakeholders with hyperlocal data to increase US adult respiratory vaccine uptake

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January 30, 2025

The Key to Preventing Cervical Cancer

January is Cervical Cancer Health Month, an important time to raise awareness and empower individuals to protect themselves against this often preventable type of cancer

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January 22, 2025

Closing the Gap in RSV Prevention

NFID Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, shares his perspective on the importance of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prevention

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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

Newsletters

News and resources from NFID about the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases across the lifespan