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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…
US Health Officials Urge Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Nearly half of US Adults Received an Influenza Vaccine during 2019-2020 Season; NFID Survey Shows Only 59 Percent Plan to Get Vaccinated during 2020-2021 Season…
NFID Partners with US Census Bureau
Bethesda, MD (September 8, 2020)—The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) has partnered with the US Census Bureau to encourage partners and stakeholders to complete…
NFID Announces 2020-2021 Board of Directors
Bethesda, MD (July 9, 2020)—The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is pleased to announce the 2020-2021 NFID Board of Directors and updated slate of…
NFID Statement on the Impact of Racism on Public Health
Bethesda, MD (June 2, 2020)—On behalf of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), we wish to express our outrage and grief over the tragic…