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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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
US Health Officials Urge Influenza and Pneumococcal Disease Vaccination
Fewer Than Half of US Adults Received an Influenza Vaccine Last Season; New Survey Shows Only 52 Percent Plan to Get Vaccinated This Season Contact:…
NFID Announces Prestigious 2020 Award Recipients
Bethesda, MD (September 19, 2019) — The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is recognizing three individuals for their significant and lasting contributions to public…