Safety
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
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 …
Thimerosal and Vaccines
Thimerosal is a mercury-based preservative that has been used safely in vaccines for decades to prevent microbial growth …
Autism and Vaccines: What the Science Really Says
Progress is being made in the search for the causes of autism, and this information may be valuable for families who are hesitant about vaccines
A Lifelong Champion of Vaccine Safety—Kathryn M. Edwards, MD
S3, E7: Kathryn M. Edwards, MD, shares her journey from a budding chemist to a trailblazer in the prevention of pediatric infectious diseases and an advocate for ensuring vaccine safety and efficacy in the US …
Building Vaccine Confidence among Patients and Parents with Patricia (Patsy) A. Stinchfield, RN, MS, CPNP
S1, E2: NFID President Patricia (Patsy) A. Stinchfield, RN, MS, CPNP, shares her insights on storytelling and effectively responding to parent and patient concerns about vaccines …
Evaluating Vaccine Safety
As new vaccines for COVID-19 are rolled out, and booster and eligibility recommendations expand, now is an opportune time to highlight the multiple, robust, transparent systems that apply to all vaccines …
Schaffner Report: COVID-19 Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness
NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD, answers timely questions about the latest data on COVID-19 vaccine safety and effectiveness