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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

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

NFID urges ACIP to maintain rigorous, transparent, evidence-based decision-making on COVID-19 vaccine safety, Long COVID, and immunization policy.

Flu disrupts daily life in ways that can linger long after symptoms fade. And nationally, those disruptions add up to a staggering economic impact.

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

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) endorses the American Academy of Pediatrics evidence-based recommendations to protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases

In 2025, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) remained a steadfast voice for science and evidence-based guidance. As we look back on 2025, the numbers tell a story of resilience, innovation, and support.

Restricting specific vaccine technologies would slow potentially lifesaving research and could discourage investment in future vaccine development

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 …