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NFID Executive Committee (L to R): Jeffery Goad, Monica Farley, Kevin Ault, Kevin Rooney, Patricia Stinchfield
July 9, 2024

NFID Announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors

NFID is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 NFID Board of Directors and updated slate of officers

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Bird flu symptoms may include fever, cough, sore throat, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, eye tearing, redness, or irritation, headaches, muscle aches, runny or stuffy nose
June 25, 2024

Infectious Diseases Experts Available to Discuss Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases has spokespersons and resources to help increase awareness about bird flu, also known as avian influenza or A(H5N1)

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NFID website homepage on laptop view
June 18, 2024

NFID Launches New Spanish Website for Disease Prevention and Treatment

New Spanish website aims to educate and empower patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to make informed health decisions

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2024 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research
May 2, 2024

Experts to Discuss Innovations in Vaccinology Research

Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research will feature latest science

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Visualization of US map with vaccine vials overlaid (Firefly AI generated)
April 23, 2024

Data-Driven Approach to Increasing US Vaccine Uptake

The goal of the pilot project is to assist those on the frontlines in deploying effective approaches to public health outreach and service delivery.

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2024 Awards Gala Honorees
April 9, 2024

NFID Announces 2024 Recipients of Prestigious Awards

Public health heroes will be honored at a black-tie fundraising event in September 2024 in Washington, DC

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Graphic highlighting 1 in 5 hospitalized with measles
March 5, 2024

Experts Urge Vaccination as Measles Cases Rise

With measles cases on the rise across the US, experts at the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) are urging the public to follow longstanding public health recommendations by making sure they are up to date on measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination

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If you have lung disease, heart disease, or diabetes, annual flu vaccination is a critical part of your care
December 4, 2023

Complications from Flu Largely Preventable with Annual Flu Vaccine

Leading public health organizations emphasize that it’s not too late to help protect yourself and others by getting vaccinated against flu

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