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Public health heroes will be honored at the NFID Awards Gala in October 2026 in Washington, DC

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases convened 15 leading medical and professional societies to help healthcare professionals nationwide respond to the growing public health challenge of measles

On World Hand Hygiene Day and every day, handwashing remains one of the most powerful tools to help prevent infections and save lives

Failure to understand the history of vaccine-preventable diseases risks dooming US children to again suffer needlessly from preventable infections

2025–2026 Respiratory Campaign round-up: NFID and partners urge immunization to help protect against COVID-19, flu, RSV, and pneumococcal disease

Annual influenza vaccination is the best way to help protect against potentially serious flu complications, including among members of the military and their families.

How vaccine clinical trials work—and the true “gold standard” for safety, effectiveness, and ethics

News and expert insights on public health policy, outbreak response, and evolving risks across the US and globally

Staying up to date on flu, RSV, pneumococcal, and other recommended vaccines can help protect older adults' health, independence, and community.

For people with heart disease, getting vaccinated is as important to staying healthy as diet and exercise

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 Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, examines the challenges—and stakes—facing the immunization community in the year ahead.

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and more than 70 scientific and medical organizations sent the letter reaffirming their commitment to transparent, evidence-based immunization policy to help protect the health of US children.

Quarterly eNewsletter covering collaborations around immunization challenges, NFID partner updates, thought-leader insights, timely resources, and more …

Survey reveals misconceptions about vaccines and declining vaccination rates

During National Influenza Vaccination Week, experts encourage everyone age 6 months and older to get vaccinated to reduce risk of severe illness and hospitalization

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and more than 60 scientific and medical organizations sent the letter criticizing the CDC webpage linking vaccines and autism

NFID and partners offer resources for National Influenza Vaccination Week, December 1-5, 2025, to raise awareness about the importance annual flu vaccination ...

At the 2025 Awards Gala and Silent Auction, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases paid tribute to 3 outstanding public health champions: Anne E. Goldfeld, MD; Rino Rappuoli, PhD; and Patricia N. Whitley-Williams, MD

Looking for trusted vaccine guidance? Read on for evidence-based immunization recommendations from professional medical groups and trusted NFID partners ...