Immunization
NFID Statement on US Military Flu Vaccine Policy Change
Annual influenza vaccination is the best way to help protect against potentially serious flu complications, including among members of the military and their families.
News Round-Up: Public Health in Flux
News and expert insights on public health policy, outbreak response, and evolving risks across the US and globally
Vaccine Safety
Shareable resources to raise awareness about vaccine safety and science
NFID Statement on March ACIP Meeting
NFID urges ACIP to maintain rigorous, transparent, evidence-based decision-making on COVID-19 vaccine safety, Long COVID, and immunization policy.
The Hidden Cost of a Sick Week: Flu’s Economic Impact
Flu disrupts daily life in ways that can linger long after symptoms fade. And nationally, those disruptions add up to a staggering economic impact.
Why Vaccines Are Especially Important for Older Adults
Staying up to date on flu, RSV, pneumococcal, and other recommended vaccines can help protect older adults’ health, independence, and community.
5 Reasons Why Vaccines Are Good for Your Heart
For people with heart disease, getting vaccinated is as important to staying healthy as diet and exercise
News Round-Up: Vaccines, Measles, Flu, and COVID-19
News and expert insights on COVID-19, influenza, measles, outbreak preparedness, and vaccine policy—including growing concerns about data gaps, divergent immunization recommendations, and the real-world consequences for public health
NFID Statement on AAP Childhood Immunization Schedule
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) endorses the American Academy of Pediatrics evidence-based recommendations to protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases
NFID Statement on mRNA Technology
Restricting specific vaccine technologies would slow potentially lifesaving research and could discourage investment in future vaccine development