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The Hidden Cost of a Sick Week: Flu’s Economic Impact
Flu disrupts daily life in ways that can linger long after symptoms fade. And nationally, those disruptions add up to a staggering economic impact.
Why Vaccines Are Especially Important for Older Adults
Staying up to date on flu, RSV, pneumococcal, and other recommended vaccines can help protect older adults’ health, independence, and community.
5 Reasons Why Vaccines Are Good for Your Heart
For people with heart disease, getting vaccinated is as important to staying healthy as diet and exercise
News Round-Up: Vaccines, Measles, Flu, and COVID-19
News and expert insights on COVID-19, influenza, measles, outbreak preparedness, and vaccine policy—including growing concerns about data gaps, divergent immunization recommendations, and the real-world consequences for public health
NFID Statement on AAP Childhood Immunization Schedule
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) endorses the American Academy of Pediatrics evidence-based recommendations to protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases
2025 NFID Impact Report: Breaking Through the Noise
In 2025, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) remained a steadfast voice for science and evidence-based guidance. As we look back on 2025, the numbers tell a story of resilience, innovation, and support.
NFID Statement on mRNA Technology
Restricting specific vaccine technologies would slow potentially lifesaving research and could discourage investment in future vaccine development
Welcome to Immunization in 2026: Why Evidence-Based Policy Matters More Than Ever
NFID Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, examines the challenges—and stakes—facing the immunization community in the year ahead.