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Public Health Heroes: Improving Opportunities for Healthier Lives
The start of the H1N1 influenza pandemic in 2009 was a time of great fear and uncertainty—a new potential pandemic during a period of political transition…
The Impact of Women in Vaccinology
To recognize the impact of inspirational women in the field of vaccinology, 2019 ACVR programming on April 4, 2019, will highlight women leaders in a variety of professional settings…
What Infectious Disease Threats Keep You Up At Night?
Among the 2019 World Health Organization top 10 threats to global health, six are related to infectious diseases: vaccine hesitancy, antimicrobial resistance, another influenza pandemic, Ebola and other high-threat pathogens, dengue, and HIV. We asked the 2019 NFID awardees to tell us what keeps them up at night and to share their thoughts on the greatest threats and opportunities in infectious diseases…
Talking About HPV Pays Off
HPV vaccines are safe and effective in preventing certain types of cancers, but for many preteens and teens, having ‘the talk’ with their parents or guardians about preventing a sexually-transmitted infection (STI) can be awkward…
Cancer Prevention in Practice
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month—a perfect opportunity to raise awareness about HPV vaccination that can help prevent certain types of cancers…
Spreading Awareness Through Social Media
As 2019 begins, take a moment to connect with NFID on your favorite social media platforms to help spread trusted and timely information…
Year in Review: Reflecting on 2018 News Stories
NFID has compiled the top five important infectious disease stories of 2018, highlighting developments in disease prevention and treatment and the importance of timely vaccination across the lifespan…