News and Updates

February 6, 2020

Join the Conversation: It’s Still Flu Season

To raise awareness about the importance of annual flu vaccination, NFID participated in two recent Twitter chats to share valuable resources about flu prevention and treatment. Read more to view highlights of the chats…

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January 31, 2020

HPV Vaccination: Dispelling Myths to #PreventCancer

More than 44,000 men and women get HPV-related cancers in the US each year. Today, these are all cancers that can be prevented through vaccination. The myths and misconceptions have obscured the importance of the vaccine for cancer prevention—for both males and females.

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January 23, 2020

Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV): What You Need To Know

On January 21, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the first US case of a new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Washington state, and the World Health Organization (WHO) convened an Emergency Committee to determine whether the outbreak should be declared an international public health emergency. Here’s what you need to know…

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January 9, 2020

Taming Your Webinar ‘To-View’ List

Weren’t able to catch all of the NFID webinars live during 2019? The new year is a great time to catch up on your to-do list.

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December 21, 2019

Diseases On The Big Screen: Films For Holiday Viewing

Looking for some entertaining activities with friends and family this holiday season? NFID has compiled an Amazon List of movies with an infectious disease twist to add to your viewing line-up. Check out the movies below to share your infectious disease knowledge pointing out impossible scenarios versus plausible storylines!

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