Statement of NFID Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins Jr., MD
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) strongly endorses the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) childhood immunization schedule and affirms AAP’s evidence-based recommendations to protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases. Clear, consistent, and science-based guidance is essential to help families make well-informed decisions about their children’s health. NFID urges policymakers and clinicians to uphold transparent, data-driven immunization policies grounded in U.S. epidemiology and rigorous expert review so children can receive the full protection recommended by trusted pediatricians and public health experts.
About the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
Founded in 1973, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to educating and engaging the public, communities, and healthcare professionals about infectious diseases across the lifespan. NFID has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and has earned a Platinum transparency seal from Candid/GuideStar. For more information, and to access trusted science-based resources on immunization for both healthcare professionals and the public, visit www.nfid.org.
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