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What Have We Learned from COVID-19?
During World Immunization Week, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) will host the virtual 2021 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research (ACVR) on April 26-27, 2021, with presentations from leaders…
December 3, 2025 News Briefing: Panelist Bios
…whose research and more than 350 publications are focused on infectious diseases and HIV/AIDS policy, including cost-effective strategies for HIV screening, treatment, and prevention, in the US and around the…
NFID Announces 2021-2022 Board of Directors
…surveillance systems, and conducted public health research, evaluation, and planning. Her research focuses on emerging infections, antimicrobial resistance, and prevention of infectious diseases, including vaccine effectiveness studies. “The COVID-19 pandemic…
Tips for Having Positive Conversations with Parents About the Flu Vaccine
…may research vaccine information online, but still come to providers with questions after reading narratives, examples, scientific data, and case reports. As pediatricians, family doctors, public health advocates, clinicians, nurses,…
The Future of Influenza Vaccines
…It takes brilliant scientists, a combination of public and private sector funding and coordination, as well as world-class research institutions to address this public health foe. Over the years, the…
NFID History
…in the Infectious Disease Division at the Medical College of Virginia shared the belief that there should be a non-governmental organization or foundation to help support research, education, and prevention…
Vaccine Predictions for 2027
…the current political climate on vaccine acceptance and support for scientific research. Plotkin made his predictions at the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) Annual Conference on Vaccine Research. But…
Women in Science: Overcoming Adversity Without Surrender
…A pediatric infectious disease researcher at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. Gershon has been a leader in basic research, applied research, and public health policy on…
Leading Health Organizations Urge Flu Vaccination for Those at Higher Risk
…research, advocate for the public’s health and share lifesaving resources. The Dallas-based organization has been a leading source of health information for nearly a century. Connect with us on heart.org,…
Infectious Diseases in the News
…affects more than 20 million Americans.” According to the CDC, research shows that COVID vaccination is the best way to prevent long COVID, including in children. Source: AARP 4 Biggest…