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.
Are You That Person? (Spanish)
Animated video in Spanish on flu symptoms, prevention, and treatment, reminding viewers to get vaccinated each year and stay home when sick to help protect themselves and those around them from flu
Are You That Person? (Spanish)
Animated video in Spanish on flu symptoms, prevention, and treatment, reminding viewers to get vaccinated each year and stay home when sick to help protect themselves and those around them from flu
Ricky’s Story (C. diff)
Ricky was a 23-year-old college student when he was diagnosed with a severe case of C. diff that made him sick for over a year and cost him thousands of dollars on treatment
Melissa’s Story (C. diff)
Melissa shares her story to help others learn about the potential risks of antibiotics and the seriousness of C. diff
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.
Are You That Person? (Spanish)
Animated video in Spanish on flu symptoms, prevention, and treatment, reminding viewers to get vaccinated each year and stay home when sick to help protect themselves and those around them from flu
RSV: A Virus You Should Know
Animated video highlighting the dangers of RSV for those at highest risk for severe disease
What Is A Monoclonal Antibody?
Animated video on monoclonal antibodies–what they are, how they work, and their real-world applications for COVID-19 and RSV