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August 23, 2023

NFID Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Gala Honoring Public Health Heroes

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) 50th Anniversary Gala will celebrate 50 years of education, prevention, and impact

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On August 23, 1973 the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases was incorporated as a non-profit Virginia corporation
August 23, 2023

Celebrating 50 Years of Education, Prevention, and Impact

For 50 years, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) has been educating and engaging the public, communities, and healthcare professionals about infectious diseases across the lifespan …

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On this day in 1993 Congress establishes law to establish Vaccines for Children program
August 10, 2023

The Lifesaving Impact of Vaccines for Children

As NFID celebrates its 50th anniversary, Past President Walter A. Orenstein, MD, reflects on the 30th anniversary of the Vaccines for Children program

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National Immunization Awareness Month
August 1, 2023

National Immunization Awareness Month Resource Round-Up

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases has compiled resources for NIAM (and all year-round) to raise awareness about vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of disease prevention

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Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD
July 20, 2023

NFID Names Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, as Medical Director

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, as its new medical director

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Breaking News
July 19, 2023

ID News Round-Up

Advances in infectious disease prevention and treatment have made headlines on COVID-19, flu, HPV, RSV, and more

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Interracial family vacation photo
July 12, 2023

Don’t Let Norovirus Ruin Summer Plans

Learn how to prevent this stomach bug and what to do if you get sick

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Kevin Ault, Oliver Brooks, Flor Munoz
July 11, 2023

NFID Announces 2023-2024 Board of Directors

NFID is pleased to announce the 2023-2024 NFID Board of Directors

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