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The Impact of NFID By The Numbers
As 2022 draws to a close, on behalf of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), we are grateful to all of our partners and donors whose generous support helps make our work possible. 2022 was another banner year for NFID. Read the FY22 Annual Report to learn more …
The Double Helix, Winter 2022
Quarterly eNewsletter covering: Fighting Flu, RSV, and COVID-19, Awards Gala & Silent Auction, Partner News, Holiday Wish, and more …
An Inspirational Celebration of Public Health Heroes
At the 2022 Awards Gala & Silent Auction, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) recognized the remarkable accomplishments of three inspiring public health leaders: Katherine L. O’Brien, MD, MPH; Barney S. Graham, MD, PhD; and Bruce G. Gellin, MD …
It’s Not Too Late To #FightFlu
With influenza (flu) activity now high across the US, NFID is joining the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in reminding everyone that it is not too late to benefit from annual flu vaccination. Special thanks to José R. Romero, MD, director of the CDC National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases for this guest blog post …
No es demasiado tarde para #CombatirLaInfluenza
With influenza (flu) activity now high across the US, NFID is joining the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in reminding everyone that it is not too late to benefit from annual flu vaccination. Special thanks to José R. Romero, MD, director of the CDC National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases for this guest blog post …
What Keeps Our Heroes Up at Night?
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is honoring three outstanding public health heroes whose inspirational work has fueled the global response to COVID-19 and other potential pandemics. Support the NFID mission and help honor the 2022 awardees …
A Perfect Storm: Antibiotic Resistance and COVID-19
COVID-19 disease caused surges in hospitalization with a proportion of patients experiencing severe disease that led to prolonged hospitalization and the use of invasive medical devices. At the same time, the pandemic also diminished the ability of hospitals to perform optimal infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship activities as resources were diverted to COVID-19 response …
Early Start to Flu Season Underscores the Urgency of #LeadingByExample
Elevated influenza (flu) activity demonstrates the urgent need for healthcare professionals to make strong recommendations for their patients to get vaccinated against flu, pneumococcal disease, and COVID-19 as soon as possible …