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The 2019 Oscars of Infectious Diseases: An Evening of Inspiration
On May 9, 2019, the stars of the infectious disease community joined NFID to honor three distinguished public health heroes: Jeremy Farrar, FRS, Anne A. Gershon, MD, and Richard E. Besser, MD…
Sharing the Gift of Health: Happy Mother’s Day
On Mother’s Day, NFID is celebrating mothers everywhere who protect their families from vaccine-preventable diseases. In that spirit, we asked mothers (and grandmothers) serving on the NFID Board of Directors to share their thoughts on the importance of vaccination for the whole family…
Infectious Disease Experts Available to Discuss Measles Prevention
Bethesda, MD (May 2, 2019) — Despite having eliminated measles in the US more than a decade ago, the US is once again seeing record-setting…
NFID Recognizes Infectious Disease Luminaries and Calls for 2020 Awards Nominations
Bethesda, MD (April 30, 2019) – The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) will celebrate three infectious disease heroes during the 2019 annual awards dinner…
Measles Outbreaks: Reinforcing the Importance of National Infant Immunization Week
April 27-May 4, 2019 marks the 25th anniversary of National Infant Immunization Week, recognizing the impact of vaccines on improving public health…
2019 Annual Conference on Vaccine Research: News Round-Up
NFID recently hosted the 2019 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research in Baltimore, MD, drawing more than 250 researchers and healthcare professionals from around the world to share cutting-edge research…
Hope For The Future: Teens Choosing To #GetVaccinated
This year, we all have a reason to take heart. The current generation of teens are an empowered group, and the choices they are making about their health give parents hope for the future…
Through Science, Innovation, and Engagement, We Can Make the World Better for All
Throughout his impressive career, Jeremy Farrar, FRS, has approached his work in global health with a sense of wonder, exuberance, and a passion for improving the health of people all over the world…