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.
Back to School: Childhood and Adolescent Immunization
In this recorded webinar, NFID hosts a discussion highlighting US immunization recommendations for children and adolescents, in preparation for the upcoming school year
Jamie’s Story (Meningococcal Disease)
Meningitis vaccine matters: A college student survived meningococcal disease but lost both legs and all fingers. Read her story about why prevention counts.
Strategies for Protecting Patients Before Travel
In this recorded webinar, NFID and ISTM host a discussion on the importance of travel vaccines to help protect international travelers
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.
Flu Moves Fast—You Should Too
Just like a broken bone or a heart attack, fast action matters with flu. Antiviral medications can help you recover more quickly and may prevent serious complications.
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.