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NFID Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine Safety
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bethesda, MD (April 13, 2021)—The following statement can be attributed to William Schaffner, MD, medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious…
NFID Releases New Communications Framework to Promote COVID-19 Prevention Measures
Guidance Reflects Expertise from Leading Healthcare, Business, Union, and Education Groups Bethesda, MD (March 23, 2021)—The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) issued a new…
NFID Partners with Terry Bradshaw and Pfizer to Educate Adults About Pneumococcal Pneumonia and the Importance of Vaccination
Collaboration Includes PSA Featuring Terry Bradshaw to Educate Adults Age 65 Years and Older Bethesda, MD (February 8, 2021)—Today, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases…
New NFID Survey Underscores Need to Build Trust in COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines Among Communities of Color
Majority of US Black Adults Surveyed Are Worried about COVID-19 But Only 49 Percent Plan To Get Vaccinated Bethesda, MD (February 4, 2021)—New data released…
NFID Receives Funding From Center For Disaster Philanthropy To Expand COVID-19 Education
Bethesda, MD (January 21, 2021)—The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) to…
Now More Than Ever, It Is Important To Get Vaccinated To #FightFlu
Bethesda, MD (December 7, 2020)—As public health officials prepare for new COVID-19 vaccines, there are already vaccines available in communities across the US that can…
Prestigious 2021 Infectious Disease Awardees Announced
NFID Will Also Honor Public Health Heroes at Virtual 2020 Awards Gala Bethesda, MD (November 17, 2020)—The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) will honor…
Public Health Experts Fear Devastating Impact of Flu and COVID-19 on Vulnerable Adults
New Call to Action Highlights Dual Threat of Influenza and COVID-19 for US Adults with Chronic Health Conditions Washington, DC (October 15, 2020)—The National Foundation…