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FY21 BOD Announcement
July 9, 2020

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…

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COVID-19 Peaceful Protests Tips
June 2, 2020

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…

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When Washing Your Hands, Remember These 5 Key Steps
May 5, 2020

NFID Joins #GivingTuesdayNow and Celebrates World Hand Hygiene Day

Efforts in Response to Urgent COVID-19 Need Bethesda, MD (May 5, 2020)—The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is honoring healthcare professionals on the frontlines…

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April 30, 2020

NFID and PatientPoint Launch COVID-19 Education Campaign

Organizations Partner to Deliver Trusted Point-of-Care Education Amid Global Pandemic Bethesda, MD and Cincinnati, OH (April 30, 2020)—The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) and…

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Coronaviruses
March 12, 2020

Experts Urge Action to Help Protect Older Adults from COVID-19

Aging and Infectious Diseases Experts Urge Businesses, Schools, and Government to Work Together to Mitigate Community Spread of COVID-19 and Help Protect Older Adults and…

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Lower Your Flu Risk
December 4, 2019

Flu Can Be Deadly for Adults With Certain Chronic Health Conditions

Yet One in Four US Adults at High Risk Do Not Plan to Get Vaccinated This Season Bethesda, MD (December 4, 2019) — For millions…

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What do they all have in common?
November 12, 2019

Many At Risk For Pneumococcal Disease Are Unaware

NFID Aims to Raise Awareness on World Pneumonia Day Bethesda, MD (November 12, 2019) — Nearly one million US adults get pneumococcal pneumonia each year,…

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Fashion Week NFID Flu Ad
October 2, 2019

NFID Campaign Aims to Raise Awareness About Flu Prevention

Los Angeles, CA (October 2, 2019) — As part of a national influenza (flu) awareness campaign, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is sponsoring…

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