Tools & Resources
NFID resources include graphics, videos, webinars, and other tools, as well as expert perspectives and stories of real people whose lives have been impacted by infectious diseases.
From Wild to Mild: The Power of Flu Vaccination
Shareable graphics to raise awareness about the importance of getting an annual flu vaccine to help protect against serious flu-related illness
How To Spot Health Misinformation
Health misinformation can spread quickly and cause real harm. This NFID resource highlights simple, practical tips to help you identify unreliable health information …
Kaden’s Story (Flu)
Kaden was an otherwise healthy, active 7-year-old who ended up losing both of his legs due to complications from flu
Communication Strategies to Build Trust and Address Misinformation
In this recorded webinar, NFID and the Coalition for Trust in Health & Science host a webinar discussion on the importance of effective communication strategies in building trust and addressing misinformation about vaccine-preventable diseases …
Real Stories,
Real People
Stories from those who have been impacted by infectious diseases to help others understand more about vaccine-preventable diseases, drug-resistant infections, and other infectious diseases
Infectious IDeas Podcast
NFID podcast series features thought-provoking conversations with leading experts and humble heroes that lead to infectious ideas.
Championing Global Health Equity with Katherine L. O’Brien, MD, MPH
S1, E10: Katherine L. O’Brien, MD, MPH, discusses bringing communities around the world up to date on immunizations and creating an accord to improve the global response to the next pandemic …
Breaking the Cycle of Crisis to Complacency with Julie L. Gerberding, MD, MPH
S1, E9: Julie L. Gerberding, MD, MPH, led the CDC through 40 public health crises, and now advocates for change to strengthen US health security and break the cycle of crisis to complacency …
From Baseball to Epidemiology with Walter A. Orenstein, MD
S1, E8: Walter A. Orenstein, MD, reflects on lessons learned from smallpox, measles, polio, and how his love of baseball influenced a remarkable career in epidemiology and public health …
Videos
Videos and other public service announcements (PSAs) highlight the importance of timely prevention and treatment of infectious diseases across the lifespan.
Protecting Adolescents
You can’t protect your kids from everything—but you can protect them from preventable diseases like meningitis and cancer by following the recommended adolescent vaccination schedule.
Adult Vaccine Resources
Videos, graphics, and social media posts to help raise awareness about the importance of adult vaccination
Preventable Problems
Life is full of unavoidable challenges—but some are preventable. Staying up to date on all recommended vaccines helps protect you and those you care about from serious diseases.