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Photo collage of 2024 NFID Awards Gala and Silent Auction
October 1, 2024

A Star-Studded Celebration of Public Health Heroes

At the 2024 Awards Gala and Silent Auction, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) recognized the inspiring accomplishments of 3 outstanding public health leaders: Seth F. Berkley, MD; Ighovwerha (Igho) Ofotokun, MD, MSc; and Grace M. Lee, MD, MPH …

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The Double Helix Cover
October 1, 2024

The Double Helix, Fall 2024

Quarterly eNewsletter covering: Respiratory Disease Prevention This Fall and Winter, Strategies to Improve Adult Immunization, Awards Gala Recap, Clinical Vaccinology Course, NFID Resources (Videos, Webinars, Podcasts, Blogs), and more …

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Collage of news conference panelists getting vaccinated against flu
September 27, 2024

Help Prevent Flu, COVID-19, and RSV This Season

NFID and CDC experts urge vaccination to help protect against COVID-19, flu, pneumococcal disease, and RSV …

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Promotional Image for Preventing Respiratory Disease News Conference
September 25, 2024

As Concerns about Respiratory Diseases Among Public Drop to New Lows, US Health Officials Urge Vaccination

New NFID survey shows fewer than 1 in 5 US adults are concerned about flu, COVID-19, RSV, or pneumococcal disease, and many do not plan to get vaccinated this fall and winter

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Washington Nationals fans celebrate Flu Awareness Night watching a Fight Flu video on the Jumbotron and waving #FightFlu paddles and traveling flu bugs
September 13, 2024

NFID and Washington Nationals Team Up to #FightFlu

NFID and the Washington Nationals encouraged everyone age 6 months and older to get an annual flu vaccine at the 10th Annual Flu Awareness Night

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Group of diverse children headed back to school
August 31, 2024

Protecting Children as They Head Back to School

As school gets underway, experts from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) offer insights on childhood immunization

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